Director, Compensation and Benefits

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M. The Team A&M’s Compensation &

Benefits practice is currently seeking a Director with key expertise in the area of Executive Compensation. The ideal candidate will work with our team of professionals to advise companies of all sizes on various compensation and benefits matters. When you join us you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors, and geographies, and have the opportunity to take control of your career progression.

How Will You Contribute As a Director, you will assist clients with the design, implementation, communication, and monitoring of their compensation philosophy and strategy. The types of programs we consult on include base salary, annual incentives, long-term incentives, executive-level retirement, deferred compensation, and fringe benefit plans.

Responsibilities: Complete complex compensation and benefits projects

Provide compensation, tax, accounting, and business advice in regards to complex transactions

Provide competitive market data, quantitative/qualitative analyses

Have proficiency in the taxation of executive compensation and knowledge of Code sections 83, 162(m), 280G, and 409A

Participate in multiple executive compensation engagements for a diverse client base, both in and out of the transaction setting

Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns

Participate in client meetings and work within a team environment to deliver fully integrated compensation and benefit services to clients

Conduct proxy statement studies and analyses of other publicly available data sources

Benchmark, design, and implement annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plans

Conduct statistical analyses of compensation data

Model financial impact of compensation plans

Conduct performance metrics studies Monitor executive and other compensation trends

Participate in broader projects including performance management, employee benefits, retirement, healthcare, performance optimization, cash/non-cash reward and recognition

Participate in marketing initiatives including support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches, writing and supporting proposals and conducting surveys

With this position, you will further your analytical and communication skills while adding value for our clients by helping solve their complex problems

Lead client engagements on a day-to-day basis and manage staff members on various projects, including:

Benchmark compensation and develop reports to support the compensation recommendations

Design annual and long-term incentive awards while considering the tax, accounting, and other regulatory ramifications

Prepare tax calculations and various analyses/models to help clients make better informed compensation decisions and comply with the applicable rules and regulations

Review/draft technical memorandums and letters related to compensation & benefits issues

Review the calculations and work product of peers for accuracy and reasonableness, serving as a thorough reviewer of data and results (most of the work product reviewed will be in Excel and PowerPoint)

Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, judicial precedent and other guidance

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced Degree preferred (i.e., JD, LL.M. in Taxation, and/or World at Work Certified)

7+ years of related work experience

Strong knowledge of executive compensation and statistical analysis, incentive plan design and analysis, and pay structure analysis and design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information, including presenting complex topics in easily understood terms to clients

Strong analytical skills Ability to simultaneously work on and manage several projects and effectively manage deadlines

High motivation to learn and grow

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust pe