This position will operate in a hybrid work environment, 3 days per week in the office (
Philadelphia, PA).
OVERVIEW:Glenmede is seeking a Finance Analyst to serve as a key strategic and analytical resource to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of finance, operations, and people strategy-offering the opportunity to influence firm-wide growth initiatives, lead compensation design and administration, and partner closely with senior leaders across the firm. The ideal candidate is a strong financial modeler who can translate data into executive-level insights while also ensuring disciplined execution of core compensation processes.
This is a player-coach role with one direct report.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Finance & Growth Support- Partner closely with Finance leadership and the COO to support evaluation of growth opportunities, operational investments, and strategic initiatives
- Contribute financial modeling and analytical support for business cases, scenario planning, and resource allocation decisions
- Synthesize financial and operational data into clear, concise presentations for the COO and senior leadership audiences
- Partner with business unit leaders to track and report on growth KPIs, identifying trends and surfacing actionable insights
Compensation Design & Strategy- Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of firmwide compensation frameworks, including incentive structures and long-term compensation programs
- Partner with HR and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs are aligned with the firm's talent strategy and financial objectives
- Advise the COO and business heads on compensation-related decisions for key hires, promotions, and retention situations
Compensation Administration- Own the end-to-end annual compensation review process, including cycle planning, system management, approvals workflow, and communication
- Develop and maintain compensation reporting and analytics, including budget forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
- Ensure adherence to internal governance standards related to compensation
- Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for HR and Finance teams on all compensation-related matters
Cross-Functional Leadership- Build strong working relationships with senior leaders across investments, private wealth, operations, and corporate functions
- Manage and develop one direct report, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning
- Represent the COO's office in cross-functional projects, workstreams, and firm initiatives as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, compensation, corporate finance, or a related field within financial services
- Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design and administration
- Advanced financial modeling skills; ability to build models from scratch and stress-test assumptions
- Strong executive presence and communication skills - able to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
- Experience working closely with or supporting senior leadership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in wealth management, asset management, or professional services
- Familiarity with incentive compensation structures common to financial services (long-term compensation, carried interest, revenue sharing)
- MBA or advanced degree
- Prior experience managing or mentoring junior analysts
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Glenmede has 9 office locations in the US. For further information, please visit http://www.glenmede.com.
Our Benefits Overview:
-Competitive health and welfare benefits, including company HSA contributions
-Numerous voluntary benefit choices available
-Superior 401k match
-Tuition reimbursement
-Company subsidized commuter benefits
-Generous paid time off, including parental leave
-Plus more!
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