Principal, Compensation Leader

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long‑term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

The Principal, Compensation Leader acts as a compensation business partner and subject matter expert to provide consultation, analysis and advice to Human Resources Relationship Managers, business leaders, and managers regarding compensation related matters. The role has high visibility within the firm and requires a consulting style approach to partner with HR on a variety of compensation initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of Global Compensation, this position could be based either in Boston or London and will work on global compensation activities.

In particular, the role will have the following responsibilities:

• Point of contact for HR and managers for compensation related matters (for designated business groups).
• Proactively share insights into compensation market trends impacting the various business areas.
• Undertake market competitive analysis and share findings internally. Ensure compensation structures and levels are competitive to allow the firm to attract and retain employees.
• Advise on compensation levels for new hire offers and conduct supporting analysis.
• Support the delivery of the firm wide annual compensation review cycle.
• Undertake projects as required. These will be varied but could include areas such as conducting in‑depth analysis or developing compensation structures for new roles/business areas.
• Work with others to develop procedures, analytics and compensation reporting, including supporting with the preparation of content for Compensation Committees.
• Support with compensation regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Monitor and interpret compensation regulations to ensure ongoing compliance. Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and disclosures.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in compensation, preferably within Financial Services.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of compensation/reward practices.
• Exceptional analytical and numeracy skills; comfortable working with large amounts of data and communicating data findings.
• Customer service orientation with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations – ability to serve multiple customers (employees, managers, HR).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required - to interface with all levels of the organization and translate data findings into clear and concise documents and presentations.
• High attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture.
• A roll-your-sleeves‑up /hands‑on attitude. Comfortable working in a broad role and undertaking a variety of activities, ranging from spreadsheet analysis to presenting to senior leaders.
• Proactive approach. Willingness to be creative, make recommendations and exercise initiative.
• Strong cross‑cultural awareness, sensitivity, and high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise problem solving skills and independent judgement using analytical and consulting skills.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability…