Executive Compensation Senior Associate & Project Manager

About the role

Marsh's Workforce & Rewards practice is looking for an Executive Compensation Senior Associate & Project Manager to join one of its five Canadian offices (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver). You will support client engagements on executive compensation, incentive design, governance and total rewards strategy, working with senior consultants and client teams to align pay programs with business strategy, talent priorities and shareholder expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis and implementation of executive compensation programs
• Prepare proxy-related analysis
• Prepare client-ready materials, presentations and recommendations
• Prepare board and compensation committee deliverables
• Assist with annual and long-term incentive plan reviews and benchmarking
• Analyze pay-for-performance alignment, incentive opportunity and governance considerations

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience analyzing proxy statements to evaluate and compare executive compensation programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to turn data and analysis into clear client recommendations
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, client-oriented mindset with a desire to grow as a consultant
• Preferred: BComm, HBA/MBA, MIR or a related degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, human resources or accounting, or equivalent experience; CFA designation is an asset

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with compensation survey data, proxy data or incentive plan design preferred

What we offer

• Base salary range of $87,500 to $145,000, depending on experience, skills, location and other factors, plus possible performance-based incentives
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs and employee assistance programs
• Development opportunities, a vibrant and inclusive culture, and a hybrid model with at least three days per week in the office