Compensation Associate – Rewards Data Intelligence
WTW is a global network of senior HR and Compensation consultants serving top financial services clients. As a Compensation Associate, you will manage multiple survey projects and contribute to consulting engagements within the Global Financial Services Industry group, influencing compensation strategies across leading financial institutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full compensation survey cycle — from launch to report delivery — ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely results
- Act as the primary client contact, lead job matching sessions, resolve data issues, and deliver clear insights that strengthen client relationships and drive participation
- Analyze large datasets, interpret compensation trends, and prepare impactful reports and presentations
- Support bespoke consulting projects such as benchmarking, incentive plan design, and regulatory updates, while contributing to broader initiatives like industry research, training, and business development
Skills
- 1–3 years of compensation survey experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Corporate exposure through internships, part-time roles, or related education
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings
- Strong analytical and project management abilities
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Results-driven mindset focused on business success
- Proficiency in databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced Excel skills preferred
- Background in Human Resources or prior consulting experience
- Advanced Excel expertise (statistical analysis, graphs, lookups, formulas)
- Experience working with global financial services clients
- Familiarity with compensation program design and market practice reporting
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
- Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution.
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