Dir of Compensation, FS - NYC 4 days onsite - $200k-$250k base

Global investment bank is looking for a Director of Compensation to join their team. This person will play a critical role in shaping and executing compensation strategy across the Americas, specifically for front office revenue-generating roles.

This is a high-visibility, strategic role within a lean but evolving compensation team. You'll report into senior HR leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with HRBPs, recruiting, finance, and global counterparts

This position is located in NYC 4 days a week onsite. $200k-$250k base + bonus and great benefits. Must have comp experience within financial services.

Client Details

Global investment bank is looking for a Director of Compensation to join their team. This person will play a critical role in shaping and executing compensation strategy across the Americas, specifically for front office revenue-generating roles.

This is a high-visibility, strategic role within a lean but evolving compensation team. You'll report into senior HR leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with HRBPs, recruiting, finance, and global counterparts

This position is located in NYC 4 days a week onsite. $200k-$250k base + bonus and great benefits. Must have comp experience within financial services.

Description

• Lead and execute compensation strategy for front-office roles (investment banking, structured finance, advisory).

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR leaders on compensation practices and planning.

• Own the year-end compensation cycle, including benchmarking, job leveling, and bonus planning.

• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to shape compensation for early career/associate programs, ensuring structure and market competitiveness.

• Provide consultative support on offers, promotions, and off-cycle comp changes.

• Develop and enhance compensation processes and programs to ensure scalability and alignment with global standards.

• Collaborate with international counterparts as the team shifts toward a global CoE model.

• Build infrastructure: design SOPs, KPIs, frameworks, and scalable comp practices.

• Contribute to broader total rewards strategy alongside benefits, mobility, and equity experts.

• Participate in the compensation governance process and regulatory reporting as needed.

Profile

• • 10-15 years of progressive compensation experience, including recent experience in investment or corporate banking.

  • Deep expertise in front-office compensation design, governance, and strategy.

  • Strong understanding of early careers compensation models and associate programs.

  • Track record of building or transforming compensation practices at a lean or growing team.

  • Experience partnering with business leadership and HR across complex, matrixed environments.

  • Agile, solutions-focused mindset with an interest in modernizing legacy systems and practices.

  • Must be based in or willing to relocate to NYC; hybrid model (4 days onsite) is required.

  • Strong preference for current or recent experience at a global or mid-sized bank.

Job Offer

• 4 days a week onsite in NYC
• $200k-$250k + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to build-the team is in transformation mode, offering real autonomy and ownership.
• Strategic impact-not just executing comp cycles, but shaping long-term rewards strategy.

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