Executive Compensation Jobs

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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Overview

Open roles81
Top stateNew York
Top employerWTW
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type69% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Executive and Equity Compensation Analyst
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Senior Executive and Equity Compensation Analyst
Domino's
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Executive Compensation Manager
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Executive Compensation Manager
Nouryon
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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Senior Manager, Executive Compensation and M&A
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Senior Manager, Executive Compensation and M&A
Veralto
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Knowledge Lawyer (US ERISA, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation)
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Knowledge Lawyer (US ERISA, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation)
Mayer Brown LLP
New York, New York
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
$254k - $336k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Workers Compensation Account Executive | Hampden Rehab
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Workers Compensation Account Executive | Hampden Rehab
PAM Health
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
Associate's degree
5,001-10,000

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Executive Compensation Job Market

Who's Hiring

WTW6 open roles
Aon5 open roles
CDW3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Insurance
  • Law & Legal Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

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 WTW, Aon, and CDW, with the largest share of openings in New York, Illinois, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 85% of executive compensation openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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