Senior Director, Asset Management Compensation - SLC ...

OverviewSLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1,400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with assets under management of CA$387/US$286 billion. As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.We are a performance-driven organization with a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset. You will be part of a team that fulfills our purpose and makes a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet challenges in a highly competitive landscape.SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on business, client and team needs.Job Description: Senior Director, Asset Management Compensation - SLC ManagementWhat is in it for you: We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Director, Asset Management Compensation to join our dynamic team. This is a high-visibility role responsible for managing special, enterprise-wide compensation projects across the SLC platform. The ideal candidate will be an expert in financial modeling and data analytics, with a proven ability to translate complex information into executive-ready presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.Partners across HR functions, with our Sun Life and SLC business partners and external vendors, to develop, implement and administer innovative, business-oriented solutions with measurable outcomes that optimize our financial investment and deliver a modern, compelling, and integrated rewards experience for each employee at moments that matter. Stays current in external trends, including technology and analytics/ measurement advances and industry trends.What you will doChampions SLC’s compensation philosophy and partners across HR and the business to ensure compensation programs are designed and delivered in alignment with business and HR objectives.Manage special enterprise-wide compensation projects across the SLC investment management platform, from conception through implementation.Build strong relationships with HR Business Partners and Business Leaders. Provides consultation and partnership to identify needs and priorities. This may include conducting market research, internal analysis, establishing design principles, building design alternatives, outlining implications through modeling, determining employee and cost impacts, and creating communication and transition plans.Own the preparation and delivery of quarter-end and annual board deliverables, ensuring all materials are accurate, insightful, and professionally presented.Design and create compelling, executive-ready presentations for the CHRO, CEO, and Compensation Committee, clearly articulating findings and strategic recommendations.Develop and maintain sophisticated compensation models using advanced Excel techniques. Conduct deep-dive analytics on compensation trends, market data, and program effectiveness to provide data-driven recommendations.Operational Analytics & Reporting: Delivers analysis and reporting that consistently identifies actionable opportunities to drive incremental efficiency and/or growth for our business partnersInfluences strategic decision making and initiative prioritization through analysis-based recommendations.Business Intelligence & Data: Takes data from its raw form and makes it actionable through self-service datasets, reports, and visualizations. Shortens the time from data to insight to decision.Provides support for SLC compensation-related deliverables such as the annual compensation cycle, market benchmarking, salary and incentive structure design, compensation recommendations, job evaluation, etc.Monitors external developments and trends impacting employee reward programs and proactively identifies strategies and tactics to respond.Works collaboratively with HR and Communications teams to develop and implement effective communication and change management plans to enhance the employee experience and perceived value of our programs.What you will need to succeedBachelor’s degree and 8 to 10 years of relevant experience required. CCP or CBP designation preferred.Strong knowledge of compensation practices and theory including experience in incentive program design. Solid knowledge and understanding of HR programs and connections.Excellent interpersonal and consulting skills. Proven ability to build effective partnerships within HR and with business leaders in order to effectively collaborate and recommend compensation solutions that solve business problems.Strong communication including the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in simple terms to various audiences.Strong project management and planning skills, including the ability to lead, plan, organize and resource complex assignments.Advanced Excel skills and spreadsheet analysis. Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to build audience-specific presentations.Exceptional analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills, with an eye for detail and accuracyKnowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus but not required.Ability to organize and accomplish objectives independently and proactively.Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop a course of action.MindsetInnovative - Passion to challenge the status quo, find new solutions and drive out-of-the-box ideas. Encourages an experimental mindset to drive innovation.Exemplifies Agile Scrum Culture - Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, safety, and trust. Empowers others to fail, learn, and grow.Data-Driven Decision Making – Embraces a culture of using data to inform decisions and strategies, leveraging advanced analytics and visualization tools to extract meaningful insights.Continuous Improvement Orientation – Constantly assessing what work we deliver and how we are delivering the work by asking questions like: Are we working on the right priorities? Do we need to do this work? Could we do this work more effectively?For US applicants the base salary range is $168.2k - $252.3k USD.For Canadian applicants the base salary range is $123.1k - $172.3k CADWhy SLC Management?Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset managerExcellent benefits and wellness programs to support well-being, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, and insurance coverageRetirement and stock purchase programs including a 401(k) plan with employer-paid matchA flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth and developmentOpportunities for career path variety and networkingAward-winning workplace culture with recognitions in Canada and the U.S., and industry awardsSLC Management is a regulated business and requires disclosure of personal investment accounts and securities investments and preclearance on future transactions where applicable.Job Category: Human ResourcesWe are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is competitive and your actual base salary will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, education, and location. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award and other competitive benefits.We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.We will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may email a request to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17