Compensation Executive Director

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Compensation Executive Director is accountable for executing a comprehensive compensation strategy that advances the firm’s human capital agenda, supports business performance, and reinforces DTCC’s pay‑for‑performance philosophy. This leader oversees all compensation programs, governance, communications, and analytics while guiding a high‑performing team and advising senior executives across the organization.

Requirements

• 20+ years of progressive HR/Compensation experience, including 8+ years in leadership roles; experience in multinational and Financial Services environments strongly preferred, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to set and execute compensation strategies and design competitive programs (salary structures, incentives, benchmarking, job architecture) aligned to business and governance priorities.
• Strong business acumen, analytical and critical‑thinking capability, with the ability to translate complex data into insights and strategic recommendations for senior and Board‑level stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and influencing skills, with proven experience supporting leaders and HR partners on compensation decisions, job evaluations, and market insights.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise‑wide initiatives, balancing strategic and operational demands; strong project management, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing vendors and external consulting partners, ensuring partnership effectiveness and accountability for results.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high‑performing teams, fostering capability, accountability, and a culture of excellence.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially in Excel modeling and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Executes the DTCC compensation strategy and ensures alignment with DTCC’s business, talent, and governance priorities.
• Provides oversight of DTCC’s compensation programs and the annual compensation cycle, ensuring well designed and executed processes, compensation structures, market benchmarking, job architecture, governance and communications.
• Provides direct compensation support and consultation to designated client groups and HR partners, offering guidance on offers, job evaluations, market data, pay recommendations, and complex cases.
• Advises senior leaders and executives on compensation strategy, market trends, organizational implications, and high‑impact decisions, translating insights into clear recommendations.
• Supports Board‑related compensation activities, including preparation of materials, insights, analyses, and alignment with Board‑approved frameworks and governance standards.
• Leads compensation‑related communication and change‑management activities to ensure understanding, adoption, and consistency across the organization.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, governance processes, and regulatory requirements; proactively identifies and mitigates risks through ongoing review and auditing.
• Leads and develops a high‑performing compensation team, building capability, accountability, and a culture of excellence while coaching and empowering team members through effective delegation and maintaining executive oversight of high‑quality deliverables.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive