Executive Compensation Analyst at Mercer in Dallas, TX

Summary: Mercer is a business of Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance, and management consulting. The Executive Compensation Analyst will support the design and implementation of executive compensation programs that align with business strategies and governance requirements, working closely with clients and analyzing financial performance.

Responsibilities:
- Analyze company and industry financial performance and calibrate pay levels to performance results
- Align rewards with value-creating business strategies
- Translate business strategies and shareholder expectations into performance measurement and goal-setting systems (e.g., annual and long-term incentive program design)
- Stay abreast of regulatory developments and their implications and monitor global market trends
- Conduct research and analysis on executive compensation trends, governance, regulatory requirements, and market practices
- Collect and analyze data relevant to executive pay programs, including benchmarking compensation levels as well as incentive plan design features
- Assist in preparing materials for Board and Compensation Committee meetings
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to discussions on executive compensation topics
- Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the executive rewards practice

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 1 - 3 years of experience working in finance, accounting, or consulting
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
- Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner
- Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs
- Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience working in compensation consulting

Required Skills: Executive Compensation, Financial Performance Analysis, Incentive Plan Design, Regulatory Compliance, Benchmarking, Data Analysis, Presentation Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Intellectual Curiosity, Project Management

Benefits: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders., We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities., Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.