Sr. Manager, New Partner Compensation Programs

3 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
HR and Recruiting
Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management services, including financial planning, investment management, and family office solutions, aimed at simplifying and enhancing the financial lives of its clients through a holistic and customized...

Capital Markets
251-1K
Founded 1985

Description

  • Assess and diagnose seller compensation plans during deal diligence and structuring.
  • Partner with Deal, Finance, People, and Legal teams to design aligned compensation approaches.
  • Model compensation scenarios and explain tradeoffs and considerations to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compensation commitments are deliberate, documented, and operationally feasible after close.
  • Own and maintain scalable M&A compensation frameworks, standard models, transition approaches, and exception criteria.
  • Define governance for bespoke arrangements, including tracking, sunset provisions, and conversion to standard plans.
  • Create repeatable playbooks, tools, and documentation for deal teams and internal partners.
  • Develop education materials for incoming partners on compensation philosophy, programs, and expectations.
  • Translate compensation commitments into Mercer’s compensation cycle and manage phased transitions.
  • Serve as the escalation owner for post-close M&A compensation issues and maintain a central repository of commitments.

Requirements

  • Experience in M&A or Corporate Development environments.
  • Financial Services or Wealth Management experience preferred.
  • Strong business acumen paired with compensation expertise.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
  • Comfort operating in ambiguity and making tradeoffs.
  • High emotional intelligence and strong executive presence.
  • Ability to build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders in high-stakes situations.
  • Ability to explain complex topics clearly and simply.
  • Availability during standard business hours Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, with occasional early or late hours as needed.
  • Ability to work in a professional office environment or a dedicated home office workspace free of interruptions.

Benefits

  • Base pay range of $125,000 to $150,000 USD.
  • Eligibility to earn incentive compensation through Mercer Advisors’ incentive compensation programs.
  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Health coverage including three Cigna medical plans, Kaiser plans in California, dental, vision, and HSA with company contributions.
  • 14 company-paid holidays, including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off for vacation and sick days.
  • Paid parental leave of 8 weeks, plus adoption assistance and family medical leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Traditional and Roth options, per-pay-period match, and an after-tax option.
  • Employee assistance plan, concierge services, pet insurance, and personalized financial planning at preferred employee pricing.

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