Head of Compensation, Bank - NYC 4 days onsite - $200k-$250k

Our client, a leading global bank, is seeking a Head of Front Office Compensation to lead the design, execution, and governance of compensation strategies for their front office population. This is a high-visibility role reporting into senior leadership and partnering closely with business heads and HR leaders to ensure competitive, compliant, and performance-driven pay programs.

4 days a week in Midtown, Manhattan. $200k-$250k base + bonus and great benefits.

Client Details

Our client, a leading global bank, is seeking a Head of Front Office Compensation to lead the design, execution, and governance of compensation strategies for their front office population. This is a high-visibility role reporting into senior leadership and partnering closely with business heads and HR leaders to ensure competitive, compliant, and performance-driven pay programs.

4 days a week in Midtown, Manhattan. $200k-$250k base + bonus and great benefits.

Description

• Lead compensation strategy, design, and administration for the front office population, including base salary, annual incentive, and long-term incentive programs.

• Partner with senior executives, HRBPs, and business leadership to provide strategic guidance on compensation decisions aligned to business goals and market competitiveness.

• Oversee year-end compensation review processes, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

• Provide market intelligence through benchmarking, salary surveys, and competitive analyses to inform pay structures and recommendations.

• Manage governance, compliance, and risk controls around compensation programs.

• Lead a small team of compensation professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Profile

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with significant experience leading programs for a front office population in financial services (investment banking, sales & trading, asset management, or similar).

• Proven track record of advising senior leaders and influencing compensation strategy at an enterprise level.

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in market data, modeling, and complex compensation structures.

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements impacting front office pay.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• $200,000-$250,000 base + bonus and great benefits.

• 4 days a week in Midtown, Manhattan.

• Work in a high-impact leadership role at a global financial institution.

• Collaborate with top-tier business leaders in a dynamic environment.

• Enjoy a strong culture, competitive pay, and robust benefits package.

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