The Technology, Product and Data Compensation team is seeking a Compensation Associate. This position supports compensation strategy and execution across Firmwide functions through market analysis, compensation advisory, regulatory support and project delivery.

As a Compensation Associate within the Technology, Product and Data Compensation team, you will work closely with HR Business Advisors and Compensation colleagues to provide analytical insights, support compensation decision-making and contribute to the successful delivery of key compensation initiatives. This role offers exposure to a wide range of compensation activities and requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder management skills and attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support compensation activities across the employee lifecycle, including new hire offers, promotions, transfers, retention reviews, forecasting and compensation budgeting.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify trends, evaluate compensation-related challenges and support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare compensation models, presentations and recommendations for HR and business stakeholders.
• Partner with HR Business Advisors to provide guidance on compensation practices, policies and programs.
• Support the review and enhancement of compensation policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Monitor external market trends and compensation benchmarks to support competitive and effective compensation programs.
• Support annual compensation planning and year-end compensation processes.
• Contribute to compensation-related projects, including process improvements, policy updates, reporting enhancements and technology initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency through process simplification, reporting improvements and the use of emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 3 years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation, Finance, Consulting or a related analytical discipline.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and data management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and manage stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing business presentations, reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and controls.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Previous experience in compensation, reward, workforce planning or broader Human Resources functions.
• Experience working with compensation surveys, market data and benchmarking methodologies.
• Familiarity with compensation-related regulatory requirements and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning or year-end compensation processes.
• Experience using Business Objects, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools.
• Financial services industry experience is beneficial but not required.