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Compensation Analyst

πŸ“ New YorkUS$125000 - US$150000 per annum + + BonusPosted 13 October 2026

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a high-growth,capital markets organization to hire a Compensation Analyst / Associate to support global compensation programs.

This role sits within a fast-paced, highly commercial environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate compensation execution while contributing to process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their experience within financial services, real assets, or brokerage-led businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the administration of global compensation programs, including salary and incentive planning processess

  • Review and support approval of new hire compensation packages in partnership with Recruiting

  • Respond to compensation-related queries from employees, Finance, and HR, escalating where appropriate

  • Assist in annual compensation cycles, including maintaining data integrity and supporting leadership review materials

  • Conduct ad hoc compensation and budget analysis, leveraging Excel and internal systems

  • Support regulatory reporting and compliance-related compensation disclosures

  • Document existing compensation processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency

  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Payroll to ensure smooth execution of compensation programs

Candidate Profile

  • 3-5 years of experience in compensation, financial analysis, or a related field

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or a related analytical field

  • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros preferred)

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support business decision-making

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage complex data sets

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

  • Ability to take initiative and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why This Role?

  • Exposure to complex, high-value compensation structures in a revenue-driven business

  • Strong partnership with Payroll, Finance, and HR leadership

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, deal-oriented environment

  • Clear path to grow within Compensation / Total Rewards

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Applications close 10 November 2026

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