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Position Overview: Catalyst Partners are delighted to be partnering with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their team as a VP, Reward. Working alongside the Head of Reward and in close partnership with the broader HR and Reward team, you’ll help drive key programs including annual pay reviews, performance-based awards, and co-investment plans for employees. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning data into meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the full annual compensation and equity cycle, including program design, implementation, and communication.
* Oversee co-investment and carried interest allocations.
* Manage all benchmarking efforts - from annual reviews to ad hoc role and hire evaluations.
* Develop dashboards and data insights using Excel and Power BI to support strategic decision-making.
* Own and optimise compensation-related processes within Workday HRIS.
* Lead global reward initiatives, including integration projects post-acquisition.
* Continuously improve reward processes, frameworks, and the overall compensation philosophy.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. MRTs, Gender Pay, EU Transparency).
* Monitor market trends and translate regulatory and industry shifts into practical solutions.
* Deliver polished reports and presentations for senior leadership and committee meetings.
* Draft RemCo papers in partnership with the Head of Reward.
* Create and support training, resources, and communications for internal stakeholders.
* Act as the primary expert for compensation queries, building strong cross-functional HR relationships.
* Manage and mentor the Reward Associate to support team delivery and development.
Desired Skills & Experience:
* Experience in reward roles, ideally within financial services or consulting but open to sector.
* Deep knowledge of compensation structures and market benchmarking.
* Strong analytical mindset with excellent data accuracy and integrity.
* Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, data modelling, visualisation).
* Experienced with Workday and compensation survey platforms (e.g. McLagan).
* Strong communicator, able to simplify complex data for senior audiences using PowerPoint.
* Proven ability to manage reward change initiatives and drive process improvements.
* Team-oriented with experience coaching junior talent and collaborating across HR and business functions.
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