Senior Executive Compensation Analyst
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
At Stewart we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee youll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own develop and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow so does our company. And our priority is smart growth by attaining the best people investing in tools and resources that enable success and creating a better home for all.
You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. Youll be empowered to use your unique experiences passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.
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Job Description
Job Summary
Operating as a senior individual contributor this role partners closely with senior leadership HR Finance Legal and external advisors (e.g. Mercer) to deliver competitive data-driven and compliant compensation outcomes. The role serves as a key expert in executive compensation balancing analytical rigor governance and execution.
Job Responsibilities
Executive Compensation Design & Analysis
- Support the design and ongoing refinement of executive compensation programs including base salary annual incentive plans (AIP) and long-term incentives (LTI)
- Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate pay-for-performance alignment incentive plan outcomes and compensation scenarios
- Analyze performance metrics payout curves and plan effectiveness to inform compensation decisions
- Lead market benchmarking and peer group analysis to ensure competitive and defensible executive pay positioning
Analytics & Financial Modeling
- Develop and maintain executive compensation models tied to financial and operational performance metrics
- Perform scenario modeling for executive compensation decisions including incentive payouts equity outcomes and plan design changes
- Support equity plan administration including share reserve forecasting and usage tracking
- Deliver clear data-driven insights to support executive and Compensation Committee decision-making
Governance Compliance & SEC Disclosure
Own the preparation review and delivery of executive compensation disclosures including proxy/CD&A in partnership with Legal and external advisors
- Ensure executive compensation programs comply with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. SEC IRS Dodd-Frank)
- Validate the accuracy and completeness of all executive compensation data used in regulatory filings and disclosures
- Maintain strong controls documentation and audit-ready processes for executive compensation programs
- Monitor regulatory developments and emerging disclosure requirements advising on implications
Compensation Committee & Stakeholder Support
- Support Compensation Committee processes including developing materials validating data and contributing to executive compensation recommendations
- Partner with senior leadership HR Finance and Legal to align compensation programs with business objectives and governance standards
- Collaborate with external advisors on benchmarking disclosure and program design support
- Provide clear concise and data-driven insights to support executive-level discussions and decisions
Communication & Program Execution
- Support communication and rollout of executive compensation programs including development of materials and guidance for stakeholders
- Assist in educating stakeholders on compensation structures performance metrics and outcomes
- Respond to executive and stakeholder inquiries with accurate thoughtful analysis
- Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data feedback and market trends
Skills & Expertise
- Strong knowledge of executive compensation programs including AIP and LTI structures (e.g. equity performance shares stock options)
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills (Excel-heavy scenario modeling)
- Direct experience owning or heavily supporting SEC proxy/CD&A preparation ideally in partnership with external advisors
- Strong understanding of executive compensation governance regulatory requirements and disclosure practices
- Experience with market benchmarking and peer group analysis
- Ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights for senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail with strong accuracy and confidentiality
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Education
- Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred
Experience
- Typically requires 5 years of related work experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process please contact us by email at .
Benefits
Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs paid time off 401(k) with company match employee stock purchase program and employee discounts.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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