Grant Thornton

Executive Compensation Senior Associate

Grant Thornton$101K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years of experience in compensation and consulting
  • Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree or designation preferred (e.g., J.D., C.P.A., CCP, PHR)
  • Strong commitment to high-quality client service and relationship management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments effectively

Responsibilities

  • Benchmark executive compensation and develop market-based recommendations
  • Support design and execution of incentive plans and salary structures
  • Conduct compensation diligence for M&A transactions
  • Execute project plans and prepare client deliverables
  • Collaborate closely with project teams for integrated client service
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

  • Formal training opportunities and experiential on-the-job training
  • Access to industry-leading expertise for skill development
  • Empowerment to build business acumen and confident decision-making
  • Collaborative work environment with project teams
  • Career advancement potential through diverse project exposure
Full Job Description
Job Description

Compensation Consulting Senior Associate (Global Employer Solutions)

In this role, you will support clients across industries by advising on a wide range of compensation programs, with a focus on executive compensation. From day one, you'll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:
  • Benchmarking executive compensation, broad-based compensation, sales compensation, and/or physician compensation and developing recommendations based on comprehensive market analysis
  • Supporting the design, implementation, administration of short- and long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and salary structures
  • Conducting compensation diligence and integration support for M&A transactions
  • Executing project plans, preparing client deliverables, and supporting marketing efforts
  • Working closely with project teams to deliver an integrated approach to client service
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the partners, managing directors, senior managers, directors and/or managers


You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
  • 1-4 years of related work experience in compensation and consulting
  • Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university. Advanced degree or professional designation preferred but not required, e.g., J.D., C.P.A. CCP, PHR
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service, with a strong client-facing mindset and focus on relationship management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments based on internal/external deadlines and competing client demands
  • Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment
  • Ability to supervise staff and lead engagements
  • Ability to travel as needed


The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion. During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
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