MongoDB

Equity and Executive Compensation Director

MongoDB$118K — $231K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in compensation with executive compensation experience in a global organization
  • Strong expertise in executive compensation structures and equity programs
  • Exceptional analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Proven project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience working across global markets with understanding of different regulations

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze executive compensation programs including salaries and incentives
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of equity programs with performance tracking
  • Prepare materials for the Compensation Committee and develop board-level presentations
  • Conduct benchmarking and market analysis for competitive pay assessment
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and manage executive compensation disclosures
  • Support the execution of compensation processes and maintain data integrity
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and clear communication on compensation topics

Benefits

  • Equity and participation in the employee stock purchase program
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
  • Fertility and adoption assistance
  • 401(k) plan with benefits
  • Mental health counseling and inclusive health coverage
Full Job Description
To that end, our Global Compensation team is looking for an Executive Compensation Director to play a significant leadership role in designing, implementing and supporting MongoDB's global compensation program. Reporting to the head of Total Rewards, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering core compensation initiatives (focused on, but not limited to, executive and stock compensation). You'll also contribute to ongoing improvements across our HR and compensation processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and consistency.
What You Will Do
Executive Compensation & Equity
  • Support design and analysis of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, and long-term equity
  • Deliver equity programs end-to-end, including grant processes (RSUs, PSUs), performance tracking, and budget management
  • Administer exec compensation plans
Analysis & Decision Support
  • Conduct benchmarking, modeling, and market analysis to assess competitiveness of equity pay programs
  • Translate complex data into clear insights to support compensation decisions and pay-for-performance alignment
Board & Compensation Committee Support
  • Prepare and coordinate quarterly Compensation Committee materials in partnership with external consultants, the Director of Compensation, and VP Total Rewards and Legal
  • Support development of board-level presentations and analysis, ensuring accuracy and clarity
  • Manage timelines, data inputs, and stakeholder alignment for Compensation Committee deliverables
Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards
  • Support executive compensation disclosures, including proxy materials and internal reporting
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on governance and risk management
Operations & Delivery
  • Partner with Compensation Operations to execute compensation processes accurately and at scale
  • Maintain data integrity across systems, models, and reports
  • Support audits, documentation, and continuous improvement of compensation programs
Collaboration
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and senior stakeholders
  • Communicate complex compensation topics clearly and effectively
Who You Are
  • Dedicated team player: You operate as a trusted partner, taking ownership while supporting senior leaders and contributing to team success
  • Hands-on operator: You're comfortable diving into the details, building models, running analyses, and executing programs with precision
  • Structured problem solver: You bring clarity and organization to complex or ambiguous situations and improve processes as you go
  • Experience: 12+ years in compensation, with experience leading executive compensation and equity programs in a global organization
  • Compensation expertise: Solid understanding of executive compensation structures, equity programs, and incentive design principles
  • Analytical strength: Strong modeling and data analysis skills; advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Project management: Able to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders with strong follow-through
  • Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities
  • Global perspective: Experience working across regions and navigating different market practices and regulations


MongoDB's base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB's total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB's base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:

$118,000-$231,000 USD

About MongoDB

MongoDB is a general purpose, document-based, distributed database built for modern application developers and for the cloud era. MongoDB is a leading NoSQL database that allows developers to build applications with ease and flexibility. MongoDB is used by many of the world's largest organizations to power their most critical applications. MongoDB is headquartered in New York City and has offices around the globe.
Learn more about MongoDB
Size
3,544 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$266.9 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+50.1%
Revenue
$590.3 million
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