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Executive Compensation jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services, from analyst to senior director and managing director, with specializations in equity plan administration, proxy advisory, and incentive design. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Compensation Consulting Senior Associate (Global Employer Solutions)
Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Compensation Consulting Senior Associate to join our growing Compensation practice. In this role, you will support clients across industries by advising on a wide range of compensation programs, with a focus on executive compensation. From day one, you’ll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Benchmarking executive compensation, broad-based compensation, sales compensation, and/or physician compensation and developing recommendations based on comprehensive market analysis
- Supporting the design, implementation, administration of short- and long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and salary structures
- Conducting compensation diligence and integration support for M&A transactions
- Executing project plans, preparing client deliverables, and supporting marketing efforts
- Working closely with project teams to deliver an integrated approach to client service Performing other duties as assigned by the partners, managing directors, senior managers, directors and/or managers
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- 1-4 years of related work experience in compensation and consulting
- Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university. Advanced degree or professional designation preferred but not required, e.g., J.D., C.P.A. CCP, PHR
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service, with a strong client-facing mindset and focus on relationship management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments based on internal/external deadlines and competing client demands
- Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment
- Ability to supervise staff and lead engagements Ability to travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Compensation Consulting Senior Associate (Global Employer Solutions)
Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Compensation Consulting Senior Associate to join our growing Compensation practice. In this role, you will support clients across industries by advising on a wide range of compensation programs, with a focus on executive compensation. From day one, you’ll be empowered by formal training opportunities, experiential (on the job) training and access to industry leading expertise to help you develop a broad and deep technical skill set along with increased business acumen to help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Benchmarking executive compensation, broad-based compensation, sales compensation, and/or physician compensation and developing recommendations based on comprehensive market analysis
- Supporting the design, implementation, administration of short- and long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and salary structures
- Conducting compensation diligence and integration support for M&A transactions
- Executing project plans, preparing client deliverables, and supporting marketing efforts
- Working closely with project teams to deliver an integrated approach to client service Performing other duties as assigned by the partners, managing directors, senior managers, directors and/or managers
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- 1-4 years of related work experience in compensation and consulting
- Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university. Advanced degree or professional designation preferred but not required, e.g., J.D., C.P.A. CCP, PHR
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service, with a strong client-facing mindset and focus on relationship management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize work assignments based on internal/external deadlines and competing client demands
- Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment
- Ability to supervise staff and lead engagements Ability to travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 and $129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Insurance7
- Retail6
- Technology & Software6
- Law & Legal Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive compensation jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience administering long-term incentive plans including stock options and RSUs
- Proficiency with equity administration platforms such as Fidelity, Shareworks, or Equity Edge
- Knowledge of SEC executive compensation disclosure rules including proxy statement preparation
- Certified Compensation Professional or Certified Equity Professional designation preferred
- Experience supporting compensation committee meetings and board-level governance processes
Tips for Your Executive Compensation Job Search
Quantify equity program outcomes on your resume
Executive compensation resumes win when they show impact: how many equity plans you administered, how many plan participants you supported, and whether you improved compliance or audit outcomes. Replace duty-based bullets with results your team or program delivered.
Highlight your proxy season and SEC filing experience
Many executive compensation roles at public companies require hands-on experience with proxy statements and SEC reporting. Call out any work on CD&A drafting, Say-on-Pay analysis, or Forms 4 and 8-K directly in your resume's experience section.
Target roles by their governance reporting structure
Executive compensation functions sit under Total Rewards, Legal, Finance, or directly under the CHRO depending on the company. Knowing which structure a role reports into tells you whether you're interviewing as a compensation technician or a governance advisor.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive compensation openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a pay philosophy discussion for interviews
Interviewers at director level and above will ask how you've advised compensation committees or aligned executive pay with company strategy. Prepare one concrete example where your analysis shaped a compensation decision, even if your role was supporting rather than leading.
Negotiate using your equity and governance specialization
Certified Equity Professionals and those with ISS or Glass Lewis advisory experience command a narrower but more competitive candidate pool. Name your specific credential or vendor experience in your offer conversation, not just your years in the field.
Executive Compensation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive compensations?
The companies hiring the most executive compensations right now include Mercer, Alvarez & Marsal, and Aon, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies consistently maintain the highest volume of open roles.
How many executive compensation jobs are remote?
About 55% of executive compensation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the advisory and analytical nature of much of the work. Roles focused on equity plan administration and compensation modeling tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions that support compensation committees directly are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a executive compensation?
Start with a degree in finance, human resources, or business, then move into a broad total rewards or compensation analyst role to build your foundation in pay benchmarking and job architecture. From there, pursue hands-on experience with long-term incentive administration, proxy disclosure, or compensation committee support. Earning a Certified Compensation Professional or Certified Equity Professional credential signals specialized knowledge that most executive compensation teams look for when hiring.
How do you get hired in executive compensation with little experience?
Entry points into executive compensation typically come through total rewards analyst or stock plan administrator roles, where you build technical fluency with equity platforms and incentive plan mechanics before moving into dedicated executive pay work. Demonstrating familiarity with SEC disclosure requirements, even through coursework or a professional certification, separates early-career candidates. Roles at compensation consulting firms also offer structured exposure to executive pay design across multiple clients simultaneously.
What does the executive compensation interview process look like?
Most executive compensation interviews include a recruiter screen focused on your equity administration or advisory background, followed by a technical interview that tests your knowledge of long-term incentive plan structures, valuation concepts, and SEC reporting obligations. Final rounds typically involve a case study or presentation asking you to analyze a pay program or draft a compensation committee recommendation. At director level and above, you'll also discuss your experience advising senior leadership or working directly with board members.
Where can I find and apply to executive compensation jobs?
You can find and apply to executive compensation jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in equity administration, incentive design, or executive pay governance, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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