Compensation Strategy Partner

Two Sigma is a leading quantitative investment management and trading firm. The company applies a scientific approach to investing, combining cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, data science, and quantitative research with rigorous human inquiry to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver alpha for investors.

Our team of engineers, quantitative researchers and data scientists looks beyond the traditional to test hypotheses and develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.

We are seeking a highly data-driven, analytical and diligent individual to join our Compensation team. This person will be working within a small team to help provide strategic and impactful insights into our compensation design and structure. Candidates should be a strong problem solver with critical thinking abilities, possess positive relationship management skills, have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and takes a collaborative approach to team engagement. If you are passionate about joining a fast-paced, dynamic team, we'd love to meet you!

You will take on the following responsibilities:

• In this role you will partner with internal stakeholders to align on the firm’s pay and rewards framework with its overarching business goals, financial constraints, and talent retention needs
• Providing compensation support to the HR and business leadership teams including, and not limited to, comp program design, administration, reporting, planning, firmwide budgeting and specific analyses.
• Leading the year-end compensation process from start to end across multiple business areas.
• Project managing important cross-functional strategic compensation and HR projects.
• Working with key partners across HR, Engineering, and Finance to implement key strategic decisions, as well as facilitating compensation design decisions.
• Supporting the market compensation survey and benchmarking processes, analyzing results, and using findings to drive innovations in our compensation plans.
• Partnering with the Recruiting team to develop competitive new hire offer packages.
• Providing analytical assistance to Business Leaders on compensation related matters.
• Partnering with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, Investor Relations, and other corporate functions on ongoing initiatives and strategic projects.

You should possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of work experience required; preferred 6-10 years in a compensation related role, executive compensation and/or CEO / board level presentation experience required.
• Financial Services industry compensation experience strongly preferred; Technology industry experience is a plus
• BS/BA degree with a strong academic record
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with carried interest plans preferred
• Advanced MS Excel is a must

You will enjoy the following benefits:

• Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
• Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
• Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
• Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup

The base pay for this role will be between $165,000 and $250,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Two Sigma is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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