Executive Compensation Analyst

Description

Join WTW, a global leader in talent, risk, and capital solutions. We collaborate with clients to drive effective business strategies and enhance organizational performance through our integrated approach to Work, Rewards, and Careers.

With 48,000 colleagues in over 140 countries, we help organisations make forward-thinking choices about their people, their investments and the risks they face. Joining our Executive Compensation and Board Advisory (ECBA) business, you'll be part of this impact right from the start.

In ECBA, we provide strategic and research-driven consulting to help companies balance talent and governance risks and drive business results. Working with management and boards, we help them to balance the interest of key stakeholders and reach executive pay arrangements that stand up to scrutiny from shareholders, regulators and others. This is complex, sensitive and fascinating work. You'll help us to deliver it to companies across a wide range of industries through a combination of expert advice, market-leading data and digital tools. So come and start building your future with a global market leader.

Curious to learn more about Work & Rewards at WTW? Discover how our unique blend of advisory expertise, data-driven insights and digital capabilities helps organisations attract, reward and engage their people.

The Role

As an Analyst you will be making an immediate and valuable contribution to a range of cross-industry client assignments. Working with market-leading data, digital tools and GenAI, and learning from experienced consultants

• Develop your consulting, practical and technical skills on our 9-month FAST START training programme
• Use your creativity and analytical skills to turn data into meaningful conclusions and insights
• Draft reports and exhibits that incorporate impactful data visualisation and storytelling for clients
• Gain exposure to real client assignments, with opportunities to begin building relationships with high-profile clients across a range of sectors
• Assist clients with drafting their Directors' Remuneration Report - a key part of their Annual Report
• Broaden your understanding of our client solutions and the digital platforms and AI applications that are reshaping our industry
• Continuously develop your skills in the areas that align with your talents and interests

The work we do in ECBA is challenging and hugely varied. You'll make an important contribution to data-led projects such as:

• Reviewing executive pay design to ensure pay programmes are competitive
• Supporting clients with corporate governance, regulatory reviews and trends updates
• Providing market benchmarking on pay elements, including base pay, incentive plans and total reward
• Supporting Boards to make informed and strategic remuneration decisions
• Conducting financial analysis to support remuneration decisions and outcomes, to align pay with the performance of the company and the wider stakeholder experience
• Using data analytics, regulatory research and financial trends to help companies understand and qualify their compensation strategies

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• A natural problem solver with a sharp and analytical mind
• Comfortable working with and analysing data to draw meaningful conclusions
• A confident communicator who knows how to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Familiar, at a basic level, with using GenAI platforms to boost productivity and quality of tasks
• An active listener who can understand and respond to the needs of others
• Curious and eager to learn new skills and apply them to the ever-changing needs of our clients
• Committed to quality, continuously working to achieve the highest excellence standards
• Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics or any other major with significant quantitative course work, and a strong academic record

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in a global market leader with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in a dynamic and multinational team across Europe.
• Be part of an organization committed to fostering diversity and an inclusive work environment.

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email