Willis Towers Watson

Director, Executive Compensation & Board Advisory Consulting

Willis Towers Watson$110K — $150K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in executive compensation design, preferably in consulting or consultative corporate environments.
  • Expertise in designing annual, equity, and incentive programs for executives.
  • Understanding of regulatory, legal, tax, and accounting frameworks related to compensation.
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and effective communication of results.
  • Experience managing multiple complex projects with a focus on quality and timeliness.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and persuade effectively.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage consulting projects while ensuring progress against objectives, budget, and quality standards.
  • Draft statements of work, project plans, and budgets for complex projects.
  • Serve as the primary project lead, overseeing day-to-day operations and team performance.
  • Act as the main contact for clients, managing expectations and communication with senior consultants.
  • Develop and implement competitive compensation programs and total rewards strategies.
  • Support business development through client relationship building and proposal delivery.
  • Contribute to WTW's brand visibility through research, article drafting, and conference participation.

Benefits

  • Participation in revenue growth initiatives for the Work & Rewards line of business.
  • Opportunities for professional development through marketing events and research activities.
  • Engagement in intellectual capital development and industry thought leadership.
  • Access to a dynamic team environment with top industry consultants.
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities within a reputable firm.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Director in our Executive Compensation and Board Advisory practice, you will collaborate with some of the industry's top consultants while you develop deep and cutting-edge technical knowledge and skills. You will manage consulting projects while providing input to senior colleagues and overseeing and quality-reviewing junior staff's work. You may also serve as project lead on projects of smaller scope.

The scope of our projects will range from those focused solely on executive compensation and board and committee effectiveness, (e.g., rewards strategy, competitive compensation analyses, annual and long-term incentive program design, pay-for-performance analyses, shareholder engagement strategy and preparation) to those involving other lines of business such as M&A due diligence and integration, total rewards strategy design and optimization assessments. Client engagements will typically be with the relevant committee(s) of the Board, senior management, or both.

You will also participate in and contribute to activities that support continued revenue growth of the Work & Rewards line of business and WTW overall. These activities may include supporting local, regional and/or national marketing events, performing industry/topical research and developing intellectual capital, and participating in our firm's industry and/or topical teams.

The Role

While every day and assignments are somewhat different, some of your main responsibilities will include:

Delivering effective, consistent project management for multiple, marquee clients.
  • Drafting statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client teams.
  • Serving as the day-to-day project lead, ensuring progress of the team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and quality standards.
  • Leveraging to and managing the work of junior staff, providing coaching and on-going feedback.
  • Operating as the key contact to clients on delivery of services; managing client expectations and raise appropriate issues to Senior Consultants.
  • Collaborating and contributing to the development, design and implementation of compensation programs that include total rewards strategy, competitive benchmarking, annual and long-term incentive plan design, employment contract review, change-in-control agreements, overall competitive pay analysis and pay-for-performance alignment.
  • Contributing to the development of new tools and approaches.
  • Supporting the generation of new business as part of the broader team by:
  • Assisting with new business development activities.
  • Participating in discovery discussions with prospects and developing / delivering proposals.
  • Establishing collaborative relationships with clients to understand their business and issues to better inform our consulting and to expand WTW's relationship into new service areas.
  • Contributing to the external visibility of WTW's brand through intellectual capital generation, drafting articles, and attending and speaking at relevant conferences.


Qualifications

The Requirements
  • A minimum of 7 years of design-orientated executive compensation experience in consulting or highly consultative corporate environments, and a genuine interest in this field.
  • Experience designing annual, equity, stock and other long- and short-term incentive programs.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory, legal, tax and accounting requirements.
  • Creative, analytical and results-driven orientation, demonstrated through the ability to draw conclusions, themes, and trends from data analysis and communicate results effectively.
  • Proven experience successfully managing multiple, multi-faceted projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget.
  • An executive presence with polished and well-developed communication skills, including experience making presentations and "sell" ideas to colleagues and management.
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to work within ambiguity.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills and clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.


Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $110,000 CAD -$150,000 CAD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the process to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position but all final decisions and determinations are made exclusively by authorized human personnel.

This job posting is an advertisement for an existing vacancy.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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