SVP of Total Rewards

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards leader to join a highly innovative financial services organization undergoing significant growth and transformation. This Senior Vice President, Total Rewards role offers the chance to lead executive compensation, governance, benefits strategy, and compensation design while partnering directly with executive leadership and board-level stakeholders in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading financial services organization operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation. Leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence throughout its operating model, the company continues to invest heavily in modern ways of working and future-forward talent strategies.
The organization has built a reputation for agility, innovation, and execution excellence. Leadership teams are empowered to challenge conventional thinking, embrace emerging technologies, and continuously improve business outcomes. With a strong commitment to digital transformation and operational excellence, the business seeks leaders who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Based within the Philadelphia metropolitan area, the company maintains a highly collaborative culture and believes in the value of in-person leadership and partnership. This position requires a full-time office presence of four to five days per week and is best suited for individuals who thrive in highly engaged, fast-moving environments.
The successful candidate will be joining a business where accountability is high, standards are exceptionally strong, and opportunities to influence enterprise-wide strategy are substantial.

Description

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Vice President, Total Rewards will lead executive compensation, compensation governance, benefits strategy, and a team of Total Rewards professionals.

Duties below but not limited to:

• Lead executive compensation strategy, Board and Compensation Committee governance activities, and related executive advisory work
• Own and author Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures, proxy statement content, and executive compensation reporting
• Design, administer, and oversee executive incentive plans including short-term and long-term incentive programs
• Lead annual compensation planning, compensation philosophy development, and enterprise-wide rewards strategy
• Oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, program governance, and employee rewards programs
• Utilize analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance compensation modeling, reporting, and decision-making
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards team while partnering closely with senior business leaders

Profile

For the Senior Vice President, Total Rewards we are seeking:

• 15 years of progressive compensation and Total Rewards leadership experience
• Significant executive compensation expertise within a publicly traded company environment
• Banking or broader financial services experience is required
• Direct authorship of Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures is non-negotiable
• Candidates without hands-on CD&A authorship experience will not be considered
• Experience supporting Compensation Committees and advising executive leadership teams
• Deep understanding of executive compensation governance, SEC disclosures, and public company requirements
• Proven experience managing and developing teams
• Strong financial, analytical, and compensation modeling capabilities
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, and artificial intelligence within compensation and rewards functions
• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
• Agile, future-focused mindset with the ability to drive meaningful change
• Highly motivated, hardworking, and energized by challenging, high-performance environments
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Passion for people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and building successful teams

Serious applicants only. Candidates must demonstrate the technical capabilities required for this position to be considered.
Candidates available for an immediate start are of particular interest. The client is open to evaluating both permanent and interim/temporary solutions for the right individual.

Job Offer

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• Competitive executive compensation package
• Annual incentive opportunity
• Long-term incentive participation
• Comprehensive executive-level benefits
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Opportunity to lead and modernize Total Rewards in a highly technology-focused organization
• Significant influence on future compensation strategy and governance
• Philadelphia metropolitan location with full-time office presence required (4-5 days per week)
  

Desired Skills and Experience

- 15 years of progressive Total Rewards and Compensation leadership experience
- Significant executive compensation experience within a publicly traded company environment
- Banking, financial services, or other regulated industry experience required
- Direct authorship of Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures (non-negotiable)
- Experience supporting Compensation Committees and Board-level governance activities
- Deep understanding of SEC executive compensation disclosure requirements and proxy filings
- Expertise in executive incentive design, including short-term and long-term incentive plans
- Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide compensation strategies
- Strong knowledge of executive compensation regulations, governance, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing equity programs, executive rewards, and compensation benchmarking
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive leadership
- Experience leveraging AI, automation, and technology to improve compensation and rewards processes
- Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, and compensation reporting tools
- Agile, future-focused mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and highly accountable environment
- Highly motivated, hardworking, and results-oriented professional
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence
- Passion for people leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development