Sr Executive Compensation Analyst

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Cushman & Wakefield Full time $70,125 - $82,500

Job Title

Sr Executive Compensation Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Senior Executive Compensation Analyst will play a key role in supporting the design and administration of Cushman & Wakefield's executive compensation program. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will partner with HR, Finance, Legal and external partners to ensure competitive, compliant, and strategically aligned compensation programs for senior leadership.

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Executive Compensation Analyst

Location: Chicago (Hybrid) | New York (Hybrid) | Virtual
Reports To: Matt McLaughlin (Director, Executive Compensation)

Role Summary

The Senior Executive Compensation Analyst will play a key role in supporting the design and administration of Cushman & Wakefield's executive compensation program. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will partner with HR, Finance, Legal and external partners to ensure competitive, compliant, and strategically aligned compensation programs for senior leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and administration of executive compensation programs, including base salary, annual incentives, long-term equity plans, and other executive compensation program elements.
  • Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive positioning of executive pay.
  • Prepare materials for Compensation Committee meetings, including pay analyses, market trends, and regulatory updates.
  • Support annual compensation cycles (salary reviews, bonus calculations, equity grants) for executives.
  • Support day-to-day operations of global equity program.
  • Analyze compensation data and prepare reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC disclosures, proxy statements, pay equity).
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal on compensation-related projects and modeling.
  • Maintain and update compensation systems and tools for accuracy and efficiency.

Candidate Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required.
  • Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CCP, CECP) is a plus.

Experience:

  • 1–3 years of experience in executive compensation, broad-based compensation, or compensation consulting.
  • Familiarity with equity programs, incentive plan design, and market benchmarking preferred.
  • Experience with equity plan administration is a plus.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel and data modeling.
  • Ability to maintain data integrity within HR systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for preparing reports and committee materials.
  • Knowledge of compensation regulations and disclosure requirements (e.g., proxy reporting, Form 4s, and other regulatory filings) is a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across HR, Finance, Legal and other external partners.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 70, $82,500.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at or email . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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