Sr Executive Compensation Analyst

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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.

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