Strategic Compensation Consultant

Our leading wealth management client is looking for a talented Compensation Business Consultant to join their team!

As a Compensation Business Consultant, you will serve as an experienced, sole contributor and strategic advisor to business leaders and internal HR partners within our premier wealth management division. You will consult on complex compensation matters, develop and implement tailored compensation strategies, and provide deep subject-matter expertise ranging from market analysis to plan design.

This role demands a blend of strong relationship management, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence senior leadership on compensation design principles, practices, and regulatory alignment.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Consulting & Client Management:

• Business Partnership: Manage business client group relationships, regularly consulting with senior management and HR Business Partners on total compensation issues, design principles, and regulations.
• Advisory Services: Provide guidance and develop creative, competitive solutions for base pay, annual incentives (including sales/advisor compensation), and executive or international compensation structures.
• Organizational Change: Consult with business groups on the compensation impacts and considerations resulting from shifts in organizational structure or evolving business priorities.
• Cyclical Operations & Project Leadership
• Annual Cycles: Support and lead regular cyclical compensation work, including market studies, bonus administration, job analysis/pricing, and annual review processes.
• Systems & Frameworks: Support the Common Role Framework; participate in setting up, configuring, and testing Workday for new international locations.
• Cross-Functional Initiatives: Lead compensation-related projects, process improvement initiatives, and represent the compensation function in broader, cross-functional corporate projects.
• Analytics, Data Visualization & Reporting
• Advanced Modeling: Perform deep-dive analyses on the effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs; model the potential financial and organizational impacts of alternative structures.
• Data Storytelling: Translate complex research and data analysis into clear, actionable insights using data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.

Communication & Implementation:

• Program Delivery: Review, develop, and implement holistic tools, programs, and processes to ensure a seamless compensation experience for HR partners and business leaders.
• Education & Change Management: Lead the development of educational materials and communication strategies designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely, accurate information regarding new compensation initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven Expertise: Demonstrated full knowledge of compensation principles as an experienced individual contributor, ideally within financial services, wealth management, or a similarly complex corporate environment.
• Influencing Skills: Proven track record of consulting, influencing, and building strong relationships with senior management and internal HR stakeholders.
• Advanced Analytics: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to perform deep data analysis. High proficiency in Advanced Excel is required.
• Data Visualization: Hands-on experience using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel dashboards to present complex research to executive audiences.
• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with job analysis methodologies, external market benchmarking, and specialized compensation areas (e.g., sales/incentive compensation, executive compensation, or international regulations).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday Expertise: Working knowledge of Workday Advanced Compensation (including Comprehensive Compensation Management, Plan Design, Compensation Process, Event Management, and Insights) and advanced Workday reporting is highly preferred.
• Industry Acumen: Experience navigating the regulatory landscape and unique compensation structures inherent to top-tier wealth management or financial institutions.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, high-performance environment working alongside industry leaders.
• The opportunity to drive high-impact, global compensation initiatives.
• Competitive total rewards package tailored to match your expertise.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $80 to $82 hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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Client Description:

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through . More information on our awesome ! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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