Executive Compensation Lead

Wise; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an Executive Compensation Lead to manage and design executive compensation plans. This role involves aligning compensation strategies with corporate objectives, conducting market analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have extensive experience in compensation principles, exceptional communication skills, and strong analytical abilities. Join a diverse team and contribute to innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing and designing executive compensation policies.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation principles and regulatory requirements.
• High level of integrity and discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive compensation programs for senior leaders.
• Conduct benchmarking and analyze executive compensation trends.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on executive remuneration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

Wise is looking for an Executive Compensation Lead to provide expertise and insight into the design and delivery of our executive compensation plans, ensuring alignment to our corporate objectives and compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements.

The role will report directly to the Global Head of Reward and will be responsible for NED, Board and Senior Leadership remuneration, working closely with key stakeholders and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage executive compensation programs, including base salary and equity-based compensation plans for Wise’s senior leaders.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and analysis of executive compensation against industry peers to ensure competitiveness and alignment with market trends.
• Support the design and implementation of comprehensive compensation strategies for Wise’s senior leaders, aligning the strategy with Wise’s Mission and external requirements, including modelling, analysis and communication.
• Support the Global Head of Reward in designing and reviewing the company-wide equity programmes to ensure they are fit for purpose for driving the mission at Wise. This includes benchmarking, exploring delivery models (RSUs, Options, Performance-based plans), design of vesting schedules, award grants, governance frameworks, burn rate/dilution forecasting, and input into projects with vendors for a seamless end-user experience for Wisers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for all matters related to executive remuneration, providing guidance and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board on reward packages and structures.
• Lead the preparation of Remuneration Committee/Compensation Committee processes, including materials, annual plan coordination and meeting agendas, and liaising with the Global Head of Reward, Chief People Officer, external advisors and the Remuneration Committee Chair.
• Prepare regulatory submissions including the drafting of the Director’s Remuneration Report, Remuneration Policy Statement and other required disclosures in relevant jurisdictions (e.g., UK, US) and responses to external consultation papers, working with Risk & Compliance as required.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure Wise’s remuneration arrangements comply with all relevant laws, regulations and external requirements.
• Collaborate with the Co-Sec, legal, finance, tax and stock management teams on all aspects of Executive & equity compensation including public disclosures and reporting (e.g., Annual proxy statement, ad hoc SEC reporting, AGM questionnaires).

• Manage day-to-day relationships with external vendors, including compensation consultants and legal advisors, to support the design and administration of executive compensation programs.
• Manage the Sr. Exec Comp Manager and provide thought leadership within the Reward & wider people team. Be part of the Global Reward leadership team.

Requirements:

• Extensive and proven experience in managing and designing regional and global core and executive compensation policies and practices, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of executive compensation principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, conduct benchmarking analysis, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We are people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We’re proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and ensure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Wise, visit Wise.Jobs.

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