THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
- A high-growth, private equity-backed organization within the wealth management sector generating several hundred million in annual revenue
- Operates at the intersection of financial strategy, advisory, and technology, serving an expanding client base with a focus on performance and value creation
- Currently in a pivotal stage of growth and transformation following the appointment of a new CEO and the launch of strategic planning initiatives to align leadership priorities and compensation philosophy
- Led by a cohesive executive team including the CEO, CFO, and senior leaders across Wealth Management and Technology
- Maintains a lean HR infrastructure, creating a strategic opportunity to establish foundational executive compensation capabilities and shape the organization’s total rewards direction
- Positioned for sustained growth and value realization under private equity ownership, with executive compensation as a key driver of leadership alignment and enterprise performance
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
- A collaborative and responsive team environment that values communication, accountability, and partnership
- Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and CFO on high-impact strategic initiatives
- Exposure to private equity-backed company dynamics and executive compensation design at an enterprise level
- Ability to shape and influence the foundational philosophy for executive compensation and total rewards
- Engagement within a fast-paced, evolving organization experiencing significant leadership and structural transformation
- Supportive culture that values expertise, transparency, and solution-oriented thinking
- Involvement in initiatives with visibility to both the executive team and board of directors
- Potential for continued partnership and consulting opportunities as the organization’s compensation programs evolve.
WHERE IT IS LOCATED
- Remote (U.S.) with limited, planned on-site working sessions as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop a comprehensive executive compensation philosophy and framework tailored to a private equity-backed wealth management firm
- Analyze and assess current executive pay structures, including base salary, variable compensation, and equity components
- Provide market insights and best practices to align executive compensation with industry standards and private equity expectations
- Collaborate with the CEO and CFO to define guiding principles that drive motivation, retention, and leadership alignment
- Deliver a well-documented executive compensation framework for board and executive review
- Advise on the optimal mix of compensation elements considering the firm’s ownership structure and growth trajectory
- Facilitate iterative reviews and integrate leadership feedback throughout framework development
HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED
- Proven expertise in executive compensation strategy, ideally within private equity-backed or growth-oriented organizations
- Strong understanding of total rewards design and market benchmarks for executive pay
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing executive compensation frameworks and guiding principles
- Ability to assess equity and incentive structures that align with performance goals and exit strategies
- Experience collaborating with C-suite leaders to align compensation strategy with enterprise objectives
- Familiarity with governance and decision-making processes in lean, high-growth environments without formal compensation committees
- Skilled in producing well-documented compensation frameworks supported by data, insights, and market intelligence
