ECBA Lead Associate

The Executive Compensation & Board Advisory (ECBA) practice is part of the Work & Rewards segment, and our practice focuses on aligning corporate strategy, mission, vision, and corporate values with executive compensation design. WTW is the global leader in executive compensation consulting, with over 500 consultants worldwide. Our consultancy services are centred around different topics within the ECBA sphere and cover a broad range of disciplines including strategy, corporate governance, performance management, ESG, finance, HR, and psychology. We partner with the client to determine the most suitable solution to these issues.

The Role

As an Executive Compensation and Board Advisory Consultant you will be part of a well establishes team, developing business and delivering national and  international projects. You will plan, design, and implement Executive Compensation and incentive programs for both existing and new clients. 

Our team provides advice regarding (and to) the Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Senior Management population of the main italian and multinational companies providing you with exposure to the largest and most complex companies in diverse industries. Additionally, as a global company we work together with colleagues around the world to support client operating globally. Our practice is a diverse team of both junior and more senior enthusiastic talents, who you’ll get to inspire and be inspired by.

Within different project teams, you will immediately share responsibility for delivering high-quality services and deliverables to our clients. The role offers great opportunities to broaden your network and enhance your project, client and people management skills. Further, there’s room for you to shape the role in a direction of your choosing should you seek to specialize in any ECBA-related topics and work x-practice on Transparency and Equity Pay Strategic Roadmap. In close cooperation, we look for ways you can keep on developing your talents and interests.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role, where your work will make a valuable difference to our clients, with the opportunity to grow your career with a global market leader, come and have a chat with us to learn more about our ECBA practice at WTW

Requirements:

• Experience with working  with executive compensation topics or  consulting at the Board level or  (3-4 years).
• Experience  in compensation strategy shaping, including Pay Transparency and Equity 
• Knowledge of corporate finance, regulatory and accounting requirements in order to design executive compensation plans including equity-based and other long- or short-term incentive plans. Familiarity with special equity and incentive plans is advantageous, but not necessary. 
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to influence senior management and work across all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of human resource and financial issues within major global organizations and/or in entrepreneurial environments.
• Results driven and committed to quality; continuously working to achieve the highest excellence standard. 
• Pro-active individual with strong social skills (team player).
• Master’s degree is required.
• Fluency in Italian and English is required. 

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com