ECBA Consultant

High-performing institutions cultivate and grow talent, carefully balancing costs and rewards.  From employee benefits to executive compensation, we take a rounded perspective, based on leading-edge thinking, data, analytics and software, unearthing new ways to motivate people, foster wellbeing and implement solutions that work.

The Role

• Conduct market research on annual incentive plans and long-term incentive plan design and practice
• Conduct statistical analyses of executive compensation data
• Assist in modelling financial impact of compensation plans
• Conduct performance metrics studies
• Monitor executive and director compensation trends
• Participate in broader total rewards projects including performance management, executive benefits, performance optimization, cash/non-cash reward and recognition
• Deliver superior, consistent project management for multiple and often prestige clients: 
• Ensure effective Contracting ; draft statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client teams 
• Participate in marketing initiatives including support on developing compensation work and methodology approaches, writing and supporting proposals and conducting surveys
• Part of the ECBA team to develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects  

The Requirements

• Min. 5 years of experience in compensation in the private sector or a compensation consulting background.
• Knowledge of tax, corporate finance, regulatory, corporate governance and accounting requirements in order to design Executive Compensation plans 
• Strong subject-matter expertise in compensation, including the areas of tax, corporate finance, regulatory and accounting requirements, annual, equity, stock and other long and short term incentive programs  
• Demonstrated first-hand experience with special equity and incentive plans in a broad array of compensation related areas 
• Some experience with special equity and incentive plans for situations such as IPOs, LBOs, M&As, divestitures and entrepreneurial starts ups will be a plus  
• Demonstrated success or strong evidence to support new business generation 
• Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills 
• An executive presence with polished and well developed oral and written communication skills 
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work within ambiguity  
• Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues 
• Strong analytical and creative skills 
• The ability to see the "big picture “ and to make the most of the resources of related practices to address the clients' business challenges 
• An undergraduate degree is required; a second degree highly desirable, particularly an MBA or MA or MSc

Equal Opportunity Employer