Liberty Global

Director, Executive Compensation

Liberty Global$175K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master or Bachelor of Accounting or related field
  • CPA or equivalent certification
  • 9 to 15 years of experience in executive compensation
  • Experience in public and private sector compensation
  • Leadership experience in developing incentive plans

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and evolution of executive incentive plans
  • Execute executive compensation workstreams during M&A transactions
  • Serve as trusted advisor for executive compensation matters
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and governance standards
  • Conduct detailed analyses to inform compensation strategies
  • Develop executive and board presentation materials
  • Manage complex compensation initiatives across stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day 1
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% in Company Stock
  • Annual discretionary bonus incentive and equity grants
  • Paid time off and access to private cafe and fitness center
  • Paid parking resources
Full Job Description

We’re looking for a Director, Executive Compensation in our Denver, Colorado office.

Opening Date: 21/05/2026

End Date: 12/06/2026

TheDirector,ExecutiveCompensationwill play a critical leadership role in the design, governance, andexecution ofexecutivecompensationprograms. This role partners closely with Chief People Officer, VPExecComp, seniorexecutives key stakeholders to develop innovative, performancealignedcompensationframeworks that support business strategy, shareholder outcomes, and strong governance.

The role requires a rare combination of deep analytical rigor, strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive discussions at the most senior levels of the organization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.ExecutiveCompensationStrategy & Design

  • Lead the design, development, and ongoing evolution ofexecutive incentive plans, including annual bonus, longterm incentive, and retention programs

  • Experience doing this both for public and privately held companies is a plus

  • Experience doing this for both US and internationally is a plus

  • Develop creative, forwardthinkingcompensationsolutions that alignexecutive pay with business strategy, performance outcomes, and shareholder expectations

  • Apply a pragmatic, problemsolving mindset to complexcompensationchallenges, balancing market practice, internal equity, and governance considerations

2.Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Experience leading andexecutingExecutiveCompensationworkstreams through M&A and other corporate transactions, including:
  • Design andexecute equity adjustments related to capital transactions (e.g., IPO stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, split-offs, JVs)
  • ExecComp due diligence for all M&A
  • Peer Group design andExeccomp benchmarking
  • Experience designing startup/sign-on grants for foundingExecTeams
  • Developingexecutive terms and conditions that comply with local regulations and market expectations

3. Executive & Board Stakeholder Management

  • Act as a trusted advisor to seniorexecutives on all matters related toexecutivecompensation.

  • Build strong relationships withexecutive leadership, Board committees (e.g., JV Remuneration Committees), Legal, Finance, HR, and external advisors.

  • Clearly articulate complexcompensationtopics in a concise, credible, and compelling manner toexecutive and Board audiences.

4. Governance & Risk Management

  • Ensureexecutivecompensationprograms comply with all relevant regulatory, governance, and shareholder requirements.

  • Partner with Legal and external advisors to support Remuneration/CompensationCommittee processes, approvals, and disclosures.

  • Anticipate governance risks and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate them.

5. Analytics & Financial Acumen

  • Conduct highly detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses to support pay decisions, plan design, and performance assessments.

  • Demonstrate an acute understanding of company financials, incentive mechanics, and value creation levers.

  • Translate complex financial and modeling outputs into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

6. Executive & Board Materials

  • Lead the development of highqualityexecutive and Boardlevel presentations, includingCompensationCommittee materials.
  • Ensure materials are strategically focused, analytically sound, and clearly tell the story behind recommendations

7. Program Management

  • Manage complex, multistakeholder projects with tight deadlines, ensuring high qualityexecution and alignment across functions.

  • Drive endtoend delivery ofexecutivecompensationinitiatives, from concept through approval and implementation.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master or Bachelor of Accounting or other relevant field
  • CPA or equivalent
  • Approximately 9 to 15 years of experience working in accounting field in a dynamic multinational environment. Prefer experienced senior manager at a large public accounting firm or equivalent level of experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Extensive experience inexecutivecompensation, ideally in aDirectorlevel or equivalent leadership role.
  • Proven ability to design and implementexecutive incentive plans in a complex, highly governed environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage seniorexecutives and Board members.
  • Strong stakeholder management capabilities, including comfort operating in highvisibility, highpressure situations.
  • Extremely analytical, with advanced modeling skills and a deep understanding of financial metrics and incentive mechanics.
  • Demonstrated creativity and ability to think outside the box while maintaining strong governance discipline.
  • Experience developingexecutiveand Boardlevel presentations and materials.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Desirable

  • Highly credible, confident, and composed inexecutive settings
  • Strategic thinker with a practical, solutionsoriented mindset
  • Detailoriented while able to see the broader strategic picture
  • Comfortable challenging ideas and constructively influencing outcomes

Whats in it for you? 

We offer a competitive salary, bonus & benefits

The base salary range is $175000 -$200,000 based on the level of experience

A few benefits our employees enjoy:

  • Comprehensive benefit plans (medical/dental/vision) starting on day 1
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of base salary in the form of Company Stock (LBTYK series)
  • Discretionary Bonus Incentive (annually)
  • Discretionary Equity Grants (annually)
  • Paid time off
  • Access to a private caf, fitness centre, and paid parking

How to apply?

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your application via the internal job portal.

Please note, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

About Liberty Global

Liberty Global is a telecommunications company that provides cable television, broadband internet, and telephone services to customers in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, England. Liberty Global operates under several brand names, including Virgin Media, Telenet, and UPC. The company's services are used by millions of customers worldwide, and it is one of the largest cable operators in the world. Liberty Global is also involved in media and entertainment, with ownership stakes in several television networks and production companies.
Learn more about Liberty Global
Size
11,200 employees
Market Cap
$8.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.6 billion
Founded
2004
Revenue
$11.9 billion
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