Compensation Executive Director

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and 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). The Impact you will have in this role: 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.

What This Job Offers

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