Director, Global Compensation

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

The Director Global Compensation will lead the firms global compensation function and serve as the senior compensation adviser to Human Resources Finance and business leadership. Reporting to the Total Rewards Leader this individual will oversee the design management and evolution of compensation programs and practices ensuring they are market-informed thoughtfully governed and aligned with the firms compensation philosophy business priorities and culture.

The Director will lead the global compensation team and oversee compensation structures incentive programs market benchmarking annual compensation processes and analytics. This role requires deep compensation expertise strong judgment analytical rigor and the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development ongoing evaluation and execution of the firms global compensation programs and practices in partnership with the Total Rewards Leader and key stakeholders.
• Oversee base pay bonus programs compensation structures market benchmarking and related governance ensuring programs remain competitive consistent and aligned with business needs.
• Serve as the firms senior compensation subject matter expert advising senior leaders HR Finance and managers on complex compensation decisions including hiring promotions retention and organizational changes.
• Lead the annual compensation review ensuring strong governance clear stakeholder engagement and accurate execution.
• Advance compensation analytics and market insights to inform decision-making internal equity market positioning workforce costs and program effectiveness.
• Provide effective tools and dashboards to our Compensation Committees to enhance their oversight of compensation outcomes
• Prepare clear compensation recommendations and decision materials for senior leadership and relevant committees.
• Lead and develop the global compensation team setting priorities building capability and fostering collaboration accountability and high-quality client service.
• Participate in industry network forums to keep abreast of trends. Help to ensure that the firms policies are current with regard to market trends practices and costs.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Significant compensation experience within a complex global organization with deep expertise in compensation design market benchmarking pay structures and annual compensation processes.
• Experience in investment management financial services a private partnership or a similarly complex professional environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior leaders and navigate complex sensitive compensation matters with credibility and discretion.
• Proven people leadership experience with the ability to set direction develop talent and remain engaged in the work.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication project leadership and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative and consultative approach across functions and geographies.
• High attention to detail sound judgment and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and operate effectively through change and ambiguity.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree or relevant professional qualification is a plus.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.

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At Wellington Management our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract inspire and retain the best talent in our strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary variable compensation and benefits. The base salary range for this position is: