Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLocated in NYC 4 days a week in office. $200k - $250k base + bonusHigh-impact role with visibility, agility, and strategic influence.About Our ClientGlobal investment bank is looking for a Director of Compensation to join their team. This person will play a critical role in shaping and executing compensation strategy across the Americas, specifically for front office revenue-generating roles. This is a high-visibility, strategic role within a lean but evolving compensation team. You'll report into senior HR leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with HRBPs, recruiting, finance, and global counterpartsThis position is located in NYC 4 days a week onsite. $200k-$250k base + bonus and great benefits. Must have comp experience within financial services.Job DescriptionLead and execute compensation strategy for front-office roles (investment banking, structured finance, advisory).Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR leaders on compensation practices and planning.Own the year-end compensation cycle, including benchmarking, job leveling, and bonus planning.Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to shape compensation for early career/associate programs, ensuring structure and market competitiveness.Provide consultative support on offers, promotions, and off-cycle comp changes.Develop and enhance compensation processes and programs to ensure scalability and alignment with global standards.Collaborate with international counterparts as the team shifts toward a global CoE model.Build infrastructure: design SOPs, KPIs, frameworks, and scalable comp practices.Contribute to broader total rewards strategy alongside benefits, mobility, and equity experts.Participate in the compensation governance process and regulatory reporting as needed.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant10-15 years of progressive compensation experience, including recent experience in investment or corporate banking.Deep expertise in front-office compensation design, governance, and strategy.Strong understanding of early careers compensation models and associate programs.Track record of building or transforming compensation practices at a lean or growing team.Experience partnering with business leadership and HR across complex, matrixed environments.Agile, solutions-focused mindset with an interest in modernizing legacy systems and practices.Must be based in or willing to relocate to NYC; hybrid model (4 days onsite) is required.Strong preference for current or recent experience at a global or mid-sized bank.What's on Offer4 days a week onsite in NYC$200k-$250k + bonusComprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to build-the team is in transformation mode, offering real autonomy and ownership.Strategic impact-not just executing comp cycles, but shaping long-term rewards strategy.ContactJaymee NusbaumQuote job refJN-062025-6778062Job summarySectorHuman ResourcesSub SectorCompensation & BenefitsIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationManhattanContract TypePermanentConsultant nameJaymee NusbaumJob ReferenceJN-062025-6778062
