EXECUTIVE REWARD CONSULTANT – JOB REF: HS0065

This International professional services firm, focussing on risk, strategy and people, is currently looking for an experienced Executive Reward Consultant.  Their aim is to provide best in class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data driven insights to help organisations of all sizes and industries ensure their executive reward strategy supports the needs of the business and reinforces success.   If you are looking for an exciting and varied role, this is an excellent career opportunity and responsibilities will involve:

• Working with a broad range of clients and industries participating as a member or project manager to diagnose client issues and assist in designing executive remuneration solutions for Remuneration Committees and management, in collaboration with the firms’ Reward team which delivers solutions for the wider workforce.
• Acting as front-line advisor with client exposure from day one – you will be encouraged and inspired to make a difference by tackling interesting client challenges alongside a bright and supportive peer group from day one.

• Working on a wide variety of high profile and meaningful projects with high profile clients in the UK and internationally
• Gain exposure and understanding to decision-making by senior consultants who lead the definition and development of deliverables to solve client problems
• Keep up to date with client needs with day to day client interaction, anticipating clients’ needs to problem solve non-standard, complex queries
• Allocating work to analysts, ensuring quality review processes are implemented.
• Drafting and/or reviewing reports and Remuneration Committee papers. Support with the design of solutions with guidance from project leads. Solutions may include: incentive design, remuneration policy reviews, reviews in light of IPO or M&A activity
• Attending to gain experience in presenting at client meetings with senior stakeholders
• Be accountable for delivery of high-quality work and manage the project budget. Be pro-active in managing financials through monthly billing
• Supporting and attending project proposals and marketing initiatives to win new business, supporting pricing activities to recommend a profitable commercial model

Requirements for the role:

• 2:1 in any degree discipline preferred
• 4 years’ previous consulting and/or industry experience within Executive Compensation or Reward
• Professional qualifications and related Executive Reward experience from accounting, legal or actuarial backgrounds would also be suited to this role
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proven, developed analytical and technical (Excel) skills
• Strong written and presentation skills (Word, PowerPoint)
• Be able to demonstrate proven problem solving abilities coupled with the ability to interpret data and ‘story’ tell
• The ability to engage with clients, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, influencing facilitation, presentation and communication
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail