Director - Executive Compensation

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Are you ready to take the next step in your consulting career and become a trusted advisor to some of the UK’s most recognised organisations?

At WTW, we are looking for a Director to join our Executive Compensation practice within the GB & Ireland team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside market-leading experts, partner with senior stakeholders, and shape executive reward strategies for high-profile clients across industries.

The Role

• Part of a multinational team within the Executive Compensation & Board Advisory (ECBA) practice
• Responsible for developing business and delivering regional and international projects
• Support the planning, design, and implementation of executive compensation and incentive programs for new and existing clients
• Build and nurture strong business networks across multiple business lines and geographies
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level colleagues within the team
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on executive compensation and board-related topics
• Partner with Senior Directors and Managing Directors on key strategic clients and projects
• Lead client engagements and projects independently where required
• Collaborate with highly skilled project managers, senior consultants, and analysts across the team
• Work closely with other business areas including Work, Rewards & Career (WRC) and Rewards Data Intelligence (RDI) to deliver broader rewards solutions
• Advise Remuneration Committees, Boards of Directors, Executive Committees, and Senior Management teams of leading UK-listed and private organisations
• Contribute to talent development through coaching, mentoring, and team leadership
• Support the development of department plans and long-term functional strategy
• Help build inclusive and high-performing teams
• Opportunity to grow within a global market-leading organisation while delivering impactful work for clients and colleagues

What you'll bring:

• Significant experience in executive compensation consulting and/or working on executive reward topics within complex organisations
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, accounting, and regulatory frameworks related to executive compensation design
• Experience designing and advising on equity-based compensation, long-term incentive plans (LTIPs), and short-term incentive plans (STIPs)
• Ability to conduct and review competitive benchmarking analyses to ensure market competitiveness and client-ready deliverables
• Strong awareness of market trends, shareholder expectations, regulatory developments, and governance practices impacting executive reward
• Experience supporting compensation matters relating to IPOs, M&A transactions, LBOs, divestitures, and high-growth or entrepreneurial businesses is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex financial and HR-related data
• Experience supporting clients with public disclosures, regulatory filings, and compensation plan documentation
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships across cross-functional teams
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and contributing to a high-performing team culture
• A proactive and results-driven approach with a strong commitment to quality and excellence
• Interest in driving efficiency improvements, including leveraging AI and innovative technologies within client delivery
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or another highly quantitative discipline
• Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are beneficial
   

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com