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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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Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
- This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and governance of American Airlines’ compensation programs and policies for executives, management, and support staff.
- This role will be a key contributor to the transformation of our total rewards strategy and will work closely with our People Centers of Excellences (COE), People Business Partners, Compensation experts, and Payroll teams to ensure the successful execution of compensation programs and Total Rewards initiatives.
What you'll do
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Manages and influences the annual strategy for compensation planning including compensation budget, market adjustments, variable compensation plans, and related enterprise-wide communications
- Be a thought leader in transforming and evolving our compensation strategy and team member experience
- Effectively influence, drive consensus, and thoughtfully advance initiatives that support our team members and business needs that are in alignment with our pay philosophy
- Develops education and presentation material on Compensation programs and policy information to executives, managers, COE leaders and colleagues
- Reviews effectiveness of compensation policies and guidelines throughout the organization and proactively identifies areas of opportunity to evolve and adjust where needed
- Provides support and facilitates coordination with COEs and other stakeholders on policy, procedures, and pay strategy to ensure programs and processes meet required quality standards while achieving project objectives
- Administers projects change process, formulating contingency plans to address schedule revisions, risks, decisions, and scope
- Leads the end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of the annual performance and pay process collaboratively with COEs
- Develops, coaches, and mentors compensation team members on best practices, performance conversations, and professional development, both with formal reports and informally across other compensation verticals
- Manages other total rewards programs in collaboration with necessary stakeholders as needed
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
- BS/BA degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources or a related discipline
- 8 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or related field
- 5 years financial modeling experience
- Project management experience required
- Credibility with leadership at all levels – frontline and management
Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
- Previous experience in SuccessFactors preferred
Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
- Must be able to think globally and strategically and have strong execution skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Familiar with compensation regulations
- Strong organization, planning and communication skills
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Solution-oriented thinker
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
- This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and governance of American Airlines’ compensation programs and policies for executives, management, and support staff.
- This role will be a key contributor to the transformation of our total rewards strategy and will work closely with our People Centers of Excellences (COE), People Business Partners, Compensation experts, and Payroll teams to ensure the successful execution of compensation programs and Total Rewards initiatives.
What you'll do
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Manages and influences the annual strategy for compensation planning including compensation budget, market adjustments, variable compensation plans, and related enterprise-wide communications
- Be a thought leader in transforming and evolving our compensation strategy and team member experience
- Effectively influence, drive consensus, and thoughtfully advance initiatives that support our team members and business needs that are in alignment with our pay philosophy
- Develops education and presentation material on Compensation programs and policy information to executives, managers, COE leaders and colleagues
- Reviews effectiveness of compensation policies and guidelines throughout the organization and proactively identifies areas of opportunity to evolve and adjust where needed
- Provides support and facilitates coordination with COEs and other stakeholders on policy, procedures, and pay strategy to ensure programs and processes meet required quality standards while achieving project objectives
- Administers projects change process, formulating contingency plans to address schedule revisions, risks, decisions, and scope
- Leads the end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of the annual performance and pay process collaboratively with COEs
- Develops, coaches, and mentors compensation team members on best practices, performance conversations, and professional development, both with formal reports and informally across other compensation verticals
- Manages other total rewards programs in collaboration with necessary stakeholders as needed
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
- BS/BA degree in Finance, Business, Human Resources or a related discipline
- 8 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or related field
- 5 years financial modeling experience
- Project management experience required
- Credibility with leadership at all levels – frontline and management
Preferred Qualifications – Education & Prior Job Experience
- Previous experience in SuccessFactors preferred
Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
- Must be able to think globally and strategically and have strong execution skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Familiar with compensation regulations
- Strong organization, planning and communication skills
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Solution-oriented thinker
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Who's Hiring
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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 Alvarez & Marsal, WTW, and Chewy, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Illinois, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 70% of executive compensation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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