Finance Analyst, Vice President

Glenmede Trust Co•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Empowering Financial Futures. For more than 65 years, Glenmede’s independent ownership, innovation and unwavering commitment to our clients have made us a trusted partner for private wealth, endowment & foundation, and investment management clients. Our people are invaluable. Through a team-oriented environment, your knowledge, expertise and varied backgrounds contribute to thoughtful innovation. Our culture fosters opportunities for continuous career growth and development in all areas of the organization. Working at Glenmede, you will experience the infrastructure and resources of a large firm combined with the client and employee focus of an independently owned boutique. This position will operate in a hybrid work environment, 3 days per week in the office (Philadelphia, PA). OVERVIEW: Glenmede is seeking a Finance Analyst to serve as a key strategic and analytical resource to the Chief Operating Officer. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of finance, operations, and people strategy—offering the opportunity to influence firm-wide growth initiatives, lead compensation design and administration, and partner closely with senior leaders across the firm. The ideal candidate is a strong financial modeler who can translate data into executive-level insights while also ensuring disciplined execution of core compensation processes. This is a player-coach role with one direct report.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
7–10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, compensation, corporate finance, or a related field within financial services
Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design and administration
Advanced financial modeling skills; ability to build models from scratch and stress-test assumptions
Strong executive presence and communication skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
Experience working closely with or supporting senior leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience in wealth management, asset management, or professional services
Familiarity with incentive compensation structures common to financial services (long-term compensation, carried interest, revenue sharing)
MBA or advanced degree
Prior experience managing or mentoring junior analysts

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Finance leadership and the COO to support evaluation of growth opportunities, operational investments, and strategic initiatives
Contribute financial modeling and analytical support for business cases, scenario planning, and resource allocation decisions
Synthesize financial and operational data into clear, concise presentations for the COO and senior leadership audiences
Partner with business unit leaders to track and report on growth KPIs, identifying trends and surfacing actionable insights
Lead the design, development, and ongoing refinement of firmwide compensation frameworks, including incentive structures and long-term compensation programs
Partner with HR and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs are aligned with the firm's talent strategy and financial objectives
Advisethe COO and business heads on compensation-related decisions for key hires, promotions, and retention situations
Own the end-to-end annual compensation review process, including cycle planning, system management, approvals workflow, and communication
Develop and maintain compensation reporting and analytics, including budget forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis
Ensure adherence to internal governance standards related to compensation
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for HR and Finance teams on all compensation-related matters
Build strong working relationships with senior leaders across investments, private wealth, operations, and corporate functions
Manage and develop one direct report, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning
Represent the COO's office in cross-functional projects, workstreams, and firm initiatives as needed