Entry Level Executive Compensation Jobs
New grad executive compensation jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in compensation analysis can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Law & Legal Services, Technology & Software, and Insurance roles across a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like BDO, CSC, and Mercer hiring at this level now.
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- Tracks multiple Executive Benefit programs through documentation and following the proper legal guidelines to ensure legal compliance and accurate reporting.
- Complete monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations for benefit plans, noting that entries are reasonable and adjustments timely and accurate.
- Prepare Executive Benefit Plan disclosures for the Proxy, 10-K, and 10-Q.
- Build relationships with internal key stakeholders and external vendors to answer questions, coordinate large projects, and act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and review program documentation for participants, various committees, and the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate the process of granting and vesting of restricted stock awards under the SICP including determination of eligibility for annual grant and obtaining approval documentation needed.
- Coordinate the annual enrollment process, review participant elections and deferral amount for the NQDC.
- Draft and coordinate communications to directors and associates regarding matters related to the Executive Benefit Plans.
- Utilizes emotional intelligence to develop relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related degree
- 2 years of experience of post-graduation work experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance
- Detail oriented
- Deadline management and prioritization
- Data input, consolidation, and transformation
- Quantitative data analysis, interpretation, and crafting presentation across common platforms (including Excel: pivot table, vlookups, complex nested formulas, SmartView, Adobe, etc…)
- Relationship management
- Knowledge of general accounting practices
- Interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication across various media platforms and channels
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Knowledge of Executive Benefit Programs preferred
- Master’s degree with concentration in Accounting preferred
- CPA license preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word mail merge preferred
- Experience with General Ledger bookings and monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis preferred
- Experience in updating dashboards and presentations through Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Disclaimer: Management retains the right to add, delete or modify the responsibilities and qualifications of the position at any time.
Trustmark Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings on this site. Resumes submitted to any Trustmark Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid, written search agreement signed by Trustmark, will become the sole property of Trustmark Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
- Tracks multiple Executive Benefit programs through documentation and following the proper legal guidelines to ensure legal compliance and accurate reporting.
- Complete monthly and quarterly general ledger reconciliations for benefit plans, noting that entries are reasonable and adjustments timely and accurate.
- Prepare Executive Benefit Plan disclosures for the Proxy, 10-K, and 10-Q.
- Build relationships with internal key stakeholders and external vendors to answer questions, coordinate large projects, and act as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and review program documentation for participants, various committees, and the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate the process of granting and vesting of restricted stock awards under the SICP including determination of eligibility for annual grant and obtaining approval documentation needed.
- Coordinate the annual enrollment process, review participant elections and deferral amount for the NQDC.
- Draft and coordinate communications to directors and associates regarding matters related to the Executive Benefit Plans.
- Utilizes emotional intelligence to develop relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Associates are expected to perform all additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related degree
- 2 years of experience of post-graduation work experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance
- Detail oriented
- Deadline management and prioritization
- Data input, consolidation, and transformation
- Quantitative data analysis, interpretation, and crafting presentation across common platforms (including Excel: pivot table, vlookups, complex nested formulas, SmartView, Adobe, etc…)
- Relationship management
- Knowledge of general accounting practices
- Interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication across various media platforms and channels
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Knowledge of Executive Benefit Programs preferred
- Master’s degree with concentration in Accounting preferred
- CPA license preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word mail merge preferred
- Experience with General Ledger bookings and monthly close processes including balance sheet reconciliation/substantiation, journal entries, and variance analysis preferred
- Experience in updating dashboards and presentations through Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Disclaimer: Management retains the right to add, delete or modify the responsibilities and qualifications of the position at any time.
Trustmark Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings on this site. Resumes submitted to any Trustmark Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid, written search agreement signed by Trustmark, will become the sole property of Trustmark Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
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Entry Level Executive Compensation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level executive compensation job?
Entry level executive compensation roles look for candidates with a foundation in HR, finance, or business, along with exposure to compensation data, equity analysis, or total rewards concepts from coursework or internships. Familiarity with tools like Excel and compensation survey platforms gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications such as the Certified Compensation Professional designation signal commitment and can help a new candidate stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Which companies hire entry level executive compensations?
Companies hiring entry level executive compensations right now include BDO, CSC, and Mercer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large corporations, financial institutions, and HR consulting firms with dedicated compensation functions that routinely bring in junior analysts to support executive pay programs.
Are there remote entry level executive compensation jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 25% of entry level executive compensation openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in HR and finance functions. Larger organizations with distributed teams are most likely to post remote-eligible roles, while some early-career positions still require on-site presence for mentorship and collaboration.
Are these new grad executive compensation jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with zero to two years of experience, relevant internships, or a strong academic background in compensation, HR, or finance. A new grad-friendly posting typically does not require prior executive pay experience and may list coursework, internship contributions, or a portfolio of analytical work as acceptable qualifications.
Which industries hire the most entry level executive compensations?
Entry Level executive compensation roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Technology & Software, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they maintain large, complex executive pay programs that require dedicated analyst support to manage benchmarking, disclosure, and equity grant administration at scale.