Clearwater Analytics

Senior Global Compensation Lead

Clearwater Analytics β€’ $130K β€” $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Idaho, US
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis, ideally within a global tech or financial services setting.
  • Proficiency in job architecture, pay grades, and compensation frameworks.
  • Advanced analytical skills and strong Excel capabilities; experienced with HRIS tools, preferably Workday.
  • Ability to influence senior leadership in compensation-related decisions.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, capable of both strategic and tactical operations.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to present complex data simply.
  • Consulting experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and upkeep of global salary structures and compensation bands.
  • Manage job architecture processes to maintain fairness and consistency globally.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with compensation regulations.
  • Cultivate vendor relationships for market data surveys and tools.
  • Perform market analyses to keep Clearwater competitive across all regions.
  • Advise on compensation trends and ensure internal pay equity.
  • Design and oversee annual merit and incentive compensation programs.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
  • Parental leave for family support.
  • Medical leave provisions.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
As our Senior Global Compensation Lead, you'll be a key contributor to our global compensation strategy - influencing senior leaders with data, partnering with HR and business leaders, and developing the frameworks that help Clearwater attract and retain top talent worldwide. If you're energized by solving complex pay challenges, working cross-functionally, and growing your scope alongside a scaling company, this is the role for you.

🌎 This position is open to remote candidates across the United States.

You will partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with Clearwater's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Compensation Ownership
  • Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of salary structures, pay grades, and compensation bands across regions.
  • Manage job architecture, leveling, and job evaluation processes to ensure consistency and fairness globally.
  • Monitor regulatory and compliance requirements related to compensation.


Market Data & Benchmarking
  • Own vendor relationships for market data surveys and tools.
  • Conduct regular market analyses to ensure Clearwater remains competitive in all regions.
  • Provide actionable insights on pay trends, equity, and internal parity.


Compensation Programs
  • Support design and administration of annual merit, bonus, and incentive programs.
  • Partner with Finance and HRBPs to model compensation budgets and forecasting scenarios.
  • Deliver clear reporting and analytics to inform executive decision-making.


Process & Tools
  • Develop scalable processes for compensation review cycles and job evaluations.
  • Ensure HRIS and compensation systems are optimized for accurate data and reporting.
  • Establish documentation, guidelines, and training for managers and HR partners.


Requirements:
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a global or high-growth technology/financial services company.
  • Strong expertise in job architecture, market benchmarking, pay grades, and compensation frameworks.
  • Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and HRIS/compensation tools (Workday experience a plus).
  • Experience working directly with senior leadership to influence and guide compensation decisions.
  • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in both strategic and tactical capacities.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex data in a clear, concise way.
  • Consulting experience is a plus


Salary Range

$130,000-$165,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits.

About Clearwater Analytics

Clearwater Analytics is a global SaaS solution for automated investment data aggregation, reconciliation, accounting, and reporting. Clearwater helps thousands of organizations make the most of investment portfolio data with cloud-native software and client-centric servicing. Every day, investment professionals worldwide trust Clearwater to deliver timely, validated investment data and in-depth reporting. Clearwater aggregates, reconciles, and reports on more than $5.5 trillion in assets across thousands of accounts daily for our Fortune 500 clients.
Learn more about Clearwater Analytics
Size
1,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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