Overview
A leading specialty retailer of menswear is seeking a Sr Equity & Executive Compensation Analyst to join their Compensation team. This role supports executive compensation programs including incentive compensation, equity awards, executive benchmarking, trending analysis, and preparation of Compensation Committee materials. The position involves close collaboration with HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, executive leadership, external advisors, and the Compensation Committee’s independent consultant to provide accurate, timely, and confidential executive compensation support.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, and administration of executive compensation programs such as base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, equity awards, severance, change in control, and executive benefits.
- Collaborate with the Compensation Committee’s independent consultant to conduct executive compensation benchmarking using survey data, proxy data, peer group analysis, and market trends.
- Prepare executive-ready analyses, presentations, and materials for senior leadership, Compensation Committee, and Board-level discussions.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, external consultants, and the Compensation Committee’s independent consultant to execute executive compensation programs accurately and on time.
- Monitor executive compensation governance trends including shareholder expectations, regulatory developments, clawbacks, risk assessment, pay equity, and market best practices.
- Support annual incentive and equity compensation processes including modeling, payout calculations, grant planning, vesting, administration, and employee communications.
- Maintain executive compensation data, documentation, approvals, and governance materials with high accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive compensation experience, including equity and executive compensation.
- Preferred certifications: ECA or CEP.
- Knowledge of executive compensation programs covering base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, equity compensation, severance, change in control, and executive benefits.
- Experience with executive compensation benchmarking using survey data, proxy data, peer group analysis, market positioning, and pay-for-performance practices.
- Familiarity with incentive and equity compensation design, including performance measures, target setting, payout modeling, vesting schedules, grant practices, and plan administration.
- Understanding of Employee Stock Purchase Plan design and administration, including eligibility, enrollment, purchase periods, contribution limits, discounts, and employee communications.
- Experience with Compensation Committee processes including executive-level presentation materials, governance documentation, annual calendars, approvals, and decision support.
- Knowledge of public company executive compensation disclosures such as proxy compensation tables, CD&A support, equity disclosures, and executive compensation data validation.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with advanced Excel capabilities.
- Ability to prepare clear, polished materials for senior leadership, Compensation Committee, and Board-level discussions.
- Strong business judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and problem-solving skills when handling sensitive executive compensation matters.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills, including experience with equity administration platforms like Morgan Stanley Shareworks or similar systems.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods.
- Use of visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer and office equipment.
- Typically 40 hours per week, with work performed remotely.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary range: $120,000 to $155,000, determined by skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Potential to grow total base compensation up to $178,000 based on performance, tenure, and evolving responsibilities.
- Additional compensation includes a 10% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) bonus.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; life, accident, and disability insurance; paid time off including sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays; wellbeing programs; commuter benefits; adoption assistance; education assistance; legal services; and employee merchandise discounts.
Work-Life Balance
- Programs to support managing work, school, family, and personal responsibilities.
- Initiatives include Meeting-Free Fridays to focus on work and self-development, Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and early departure before company-observed holidays.