Principal, M&A Compensation
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 144700 - 239200
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. If youd like to help us make history heres your chance to accelerate our growth and ability to serve our customers through Mergers and Acquisitions. We are seeking a results driven innovative M&A Compensation Consultant to help shape our future growth.
This role will be responsible for creating and delivering M&A compensation solutions for Amazons acquisitions spanning all businesses and this role youll be a critical member of Amazons HR M&A Team and an important partner to Corporate Development business sponsors and acquired leadership teams. You will lead advise and execute our global approach to compensation for acquisitions in close collaboration with central compensation teams.
Successful candidates will have extensive analytical and technical skills and a high degree of business acumen. We seek a candidate with a track-record of quickly building credibility with executive leaders and influencing outcomes. Youll be adept at managing multiple competing projects simultaneously while remaining calm and focused under pressure.
Role can be based in London (preferred) New York or Seattle.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide compensation consultancy to the Acquisitions HR team Corporate Development team and other centers of excellence involved in acquisition activity
- Demonstrate creativity in determining integration approaches which balance Amazons standard approaches with that of the acquired business
- Conducting appropriate research on local market trends assessing current compensation programs and practices legislative requirements and candidate expectations in company acquisitions and for all countries which Amazon is expanding into
- Developing implementing and analyzing compensation programs for executives officers and other top key positions that are in line with our acquisition agreement/market trends including short- and long-term incentive plans financial and tax treatment of compensation programs and proxy disclosure and analysis while ensuring long-term sustainability and global consistency wherever possible.
- Ensuring that our clients both internal and external are well educated and informed on our overall Compensation philosophy as well as our approach to individual transactions
- Ideating and driving adoption of improvements which advance the overall M&A compensation program
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent post-secondary degree required in compensation business HR or finance
- Experience in compensation consulting or finance
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Mix of executive and broad based compensation
- Ability to influence business and HR leaders at all levels with anecdotes and data in a compelling and succinct manner while building strong partnerships.
- Experience designing/administering compensation and equity programs across companies at start-ups and also publicly traded companies
- Experience of working in or deep knowledge of compensation practices across multiple geographies/regions
- Prior experience of supporting acquisitions and/or new market expansion
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $144700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
This role will be responsible for creating and delivering M&A compensation solutions for Amazons acquisitions spanning all businesses and this role youll be a critical member of Amazons HR M&A Team and an important partner to Corporate Development business sponsors and acquired leadership teams. You will lead advise and execute our global approach to compensation for acquisitions in close collaboration with central compensation teams.
Successful candidates will have extensive analytical and technical skills and a high degree of business acumen. We seek a candidate with a track-record of quickly building credibility with executive leaders and influencing outcomes. Youll be adept at managing multiple competing projects simultaneously while remaining calm and focused under pressure.
Role can be based in London (preferred) New York or Seattle.
Key job responsibilities
- Provide compensation consultancy to the Acquisitions HR team Corporate Development team and other centers of excellence involved in acquisition activity
- Demonstrate creativity in determining integration approaches which balance Amazons standard approaches with that of the acquired business
- Conducting appropriate research on local market trends assessing current compensation programs and practices legislative requirements and candidate expectations in company acquisitions and for all countries which Amazon is expanding into
- Developing implementing and analyzing compensation programs for executives officers and other top key positions that are in line with our acquisition agreement/market trends including short- and long-term incentive plans financial and tax treatment of compensation programs and proxy disclosure and analysis while ensuring long-term sustainability and global consistency wherever possible.
- Ensuring that our clients both internal and external are well educated and informed on our overall Compensation philosophy as well as our approach to individual transactions
- Ideating and driving adoption of improvements which advance the overall M&A compensation program
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent post-secondary degree required in compensation business HR or finance
- Experience in compensation consulting or finance
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Mix of executive and broad based compensation
- Ability to influence business and HR leaders at all levels with anecdotes and data in a compelling and succinct manner while building strong partnerships.
- Experience designing/administering compensation and equity programs across companies at start-ups and also publicly traded companies
- Experience of working in or deep knowledge of compensation practices across multiple geographies/regions
- Prior experience of supporting acquisitions and/or new market expansion
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $144700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Classroom Experience
- Dayforce
- Go
- Cloud Computing
- AWS
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
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