Compensation Strategist

About Symphony

We've spent the last decade building the financial markets' largest and most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

Accelerating Beyond Secure Collaboration

We're now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The Opportunity and Our Ambition

But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony, we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

Role Description:

As a member of the global HR team, this role will serve as the subject matter expert for global compensation and regional benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to continue to shape Symphony's total rewards strategy and ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages that drive employee engagement and overall organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of compensation cycles (bonus, sales commission), ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead the annual compensation review process as part of the performance management cycle.
• Conduct market research, benchmark analysis, and survey management to maintain competitive, compliant packages.
• Design, build, and maintain salary framework, using data-driven models to forecast costs and identify trends.
• Manage reward/recognition programs, partner with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.
• Manage regional benefit programs, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and a positive employee experience.
• Support HR stakeholders with compensation analysis for offers, mobility, immigration, and problem resolution.
• Prepare compensation communications and resources and drive insight through data analysis for tactical and strategic decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Progressive experience in compensation, and experience working in benefits management is a plus.
• CIPD/PHR-CP/WWW or similar certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant compensation and benefits laws and regulations.
• Experience designing compensation programs (job evaluation, salary structures, incentives).
• Superior analytical skills - interpret data to drive recommendations and identify trends.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality, collaborate across the organization, and build strategic relationships.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) to explain complex total rewards concepts.
• Independent worker with strong judgment, attention to deadlines, and ability to multitask.
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and HRIS systems (ideally Workday)
• Willingness to expand skill set and operate in a global capacity.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Plan
• Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Regional specific competitive benefits
• Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
• Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities