Executive Compensation Manager

Description

Summary:

Our reward team covers a broad spectrum of executive compensation, ranging from designing variable compensation schemes to advising Compensation Committees. You’ll work across strategic reward topics in a collaborative environment that values innovative, practical solutions for clients.

• Lead executive compensation and reward consulting projects, including the design of executive incentive programs and compensation concepts at national and global level, with related income tax assessments
• Advise on compensation disclosure in remuneration reports and ensure compliance with Swiss and international compensation regulations
• Perform compensation benchmarks and market analyses to inform reward design and governance.
• Create and quality‑review client offers, presentations, policies/regulations, Excel simulations, and memos.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients
• Collaborate with adjacent teams (e.g., People in Deals, Equal Pay, Diversity & Inclusion) to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Lead and coach junior team members; foster knowledge sharing and high‑quality delivery across projects.
• Manage projects end‑to‑end to ensure on‑time, high‑quality outcomes for national and international engagements.

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Law.
• 5–8 years’ experience in reward consulting, including executive compensation mandates, with proven project management experience.
• Familiarity with compensation regulations and disclosure requirements in Switzerland and internationally.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills; high interest in project‑oriented and interdisciplinary work.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills; ability to collaborate with stakeholders and coach team members.
• Fluency in English and German;
  French is a plus
• Very good MS Office skills.
• Ready to take ownership from day one; highly motivated, dynamic, and determined.
• Ability to support business development and manage client‑facing work.

Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Agile Performance Measurement
• Analytical Thinking
• Benchmarking Studies
• Benefit Plan Analysis
• Benefits Administration
• Benefits Enrollment
• Claims Management Systems
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Compensation and Payroll
• Compensation Benchmarking
• Compensation Negotiation
• Compensation Structuring
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Cost Management
• Creating Budgets
• Creativity
• Data Analytics
• Data Collection
• Data Reporting
• Diversity Planning
• Embracing Change