The Compensation Operations Governance Team plays a crucial role in supporting the Compensation function by providing accuracy, reliability, and validity of our information, processes, and systems. As a Compensation Operations Governance Associate, you will take on a variety of responsibilities, including managing and leading firmwide initiatives, enhancing both new and existing compensation practices and processes, analyzing and reporting on different compensation components, and coordinating and overseeing cross-functional programs or projects related to Annual Incentive Compensation and Business Aligned Incentive Compensation functions.

To succeed in this role, you should be a motivated self-starter with strong project management skills, capable of taking full ownership and accountability for processes from start to finish. You'll create an inclusive and supportive environment and act as a trusted advisor to our global partners on compensation practices and processes.

Job responsibilities

Collaborate with various functions and teams, including compensation managers, HR partners, and controls, on firmwide initiatives such as data retention and destruction, business resiliency, and anti-trust Oversee the management, requests, and approvals for access to compensation systems Manage the Business Aligned Incentive Compensation Quality Assurance programs Partner with Risk and Control partners to evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for improvement Develop and update standard operating procedures and training materials Lead and conduct trainings on various processes and process enhancements Gain expertise in Governance and Operations processes to enhance team flexibility and coverage Provide support for compensation activities during the year-end process

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years of experience in Compensation, Controls or Finance  Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented and results-driven, with the capacity to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong client/stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint Knowledge of HR Systems such as PeopleSoft and Business Objects  A creative and innovative mindset to introduce new ideas to the team