Global Head of Compensation and Benefits, iCapital
Senior Vice President
$225-250k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
Fintech platform for alternative investments
Open for applications
Fintech platform for alternative investments
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$225-250k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
4+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power the world’s alternative investment marketplace.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate must be both strategic and hands-on in managing all facets of compensation and benefits (health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs) and have a deep understanding of market trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in compensation and benefits
- This individual will use an innovative approach to ensure our offerings are competitive, drive business results, and enhance our culture
- Minimum 15+ years of previous experience, with 7+ years of global experience (including APAC), in similar roles focusing on compensation, benefits, and wellness programs; Team management and international experience is required
- In-depth knowledge of benefits programs (health, wellness, and retirement plans), leave policies, and related benefits law (i.e., FSA/HSA programs, COBRA, FMLA)
- Experience building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and levels in a rapidly changing organization
- Strong understanding of external marketplace and dynamics influencing business and stay abreast of trends and changes in the regulatory environment
- Intermediate or advanced experience using Microsoft Office with a priority on Excel skills and proficient in HRIS, compensation, benefits, payroll, and 401k systems
- Experience with end-to-end management and reporting of employee data and ensuring data integrity across HRIS systems and manual spreadsheets
- Understand and apply effective change-management principles, including leadership and management of change programs and methodologies needed to drive large-scale change processes
- Experience working for a global company, as well as a growth organization demonstrating adaptability and change management skills
- Experience with vendor selection, RFPs, and implementations
- Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
- Able to travel to our offices across the tri-state (CT, NJ, NY) as needed
What the job involves
- ICapital is seeking a high-performing global benefits and compensation expert to lead, develop, and expand our compensation and benefits philosophy to support our rapidly growing company
- This position will work closely with the Human Resources and Finance teams to drive innovative solutions and execute a compelling total rewards strategy
- Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this individual will work with a talented team of Human Resources (HR) professionals who are making an impact at iCapital
- We are looking for someone who is passionate about plan design, implementation, management, and ongoing evaluation of our compensation and benefits programs
- This individual will source ideas and suggestions from the employee population, review relevant benchmarks and the competitive landscape, and then recommend balanced decisions about how and what to implement
- They will be the point person in conducting regular compensation analyses to determine market competitiveness and internal equity
- This person will manage a team of 3+ individuals across compensation and total rewards
- Lead and mentor the Total Rewards team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
- Own the compensation and benefits programs for all countries where iCapital has employees
- Lead the global benchmarking, data analysis, program development, and operational and administrative processes for broad-based compensation, medical, dental, disability, and other health and welfare benefits offerings
- Implement the compensation function including base salary and incentive compensation, sales compensation, equity administration, market data survey selection, and participation
- Lead the annual year-end compensation process including the implementation and continuous administration of the company’s compensation system, providing support to the business and HR throughout the process
- Provide information, analysis, and implementation support for all M&A transactions from diligence through integration
- Manage and update all policy and procedure handbooks globally
- Manage the Global Mobility program
- Assist HR team in the market evaluation of jobs and review of jobs from a legal, compliance, and FLSA perspective
- Partner with external Benefits administrators to stay abreast of the market. Make recommendations to supplement and update offerings and policies to stay competitive and provide services aligned with employee needs
- Stand up new compensation and benefits programs in new countries iCapital expands into
- Manage and maintain benefit programs such as retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and insurance policies
- Manage annual open enrollment and develop and implement enrollment campaigns and initiatives
- Manage FMLA, family leave, and other leave policies to ensure leaves are documented, communicated, and administered consistent with company policies and with compassion and empathy
- Make effective use of EAP, mental health, and other behavioral programs as part of overall employee wellness
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws pertaining to compensation and benefits, in partnership with HR, Legal, and outside counsel; Ensure all benefit program documentation and notices are updated and distributed
Our take
Alternative investing can yield huge profits, but it can often be inaccessible, even to enterprises. iCapital solves this problem by guiding large-scale businesses through the alternative investing process.
Since launching in 2013, iCapital has provided enterprises with an investing marketplace. Its focus has been on banking, wealth management, and asset management companies, and iCapital now serves clients such as JP Morgan, Evercore, and Rockefeller. As of February 2023, the company services over $153 billion in global client assets, clear evidence of industry confidence in the company.
iCapital's impact on the financial world is undeniable, forging strong and profitable partnerships with leading institutions like Morgan Stanley. With a proven track record and a rapidly growing platform, iCapital is poised for significant further expansion in the years to come.
Steph
Company Specialist
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
42% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Dec 2021
$50m
LATE VC
Jul 2021
$440m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $680.6m
Company HQ
Murray Hill, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Lawrence Calcano
(CEO)Previously worked as Director of Capitol Acquisition Corp., and served as Director of Vibrant Emotional Health for 10 years.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at iCapital
- We consider applicants of all backgrounds. If you are excited about what we’re building but don't meet some of the criteria above, please don’t let that discourage you from applying
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