Global Incentives & Reward Project Lead (FTC / Project Role)
London / Hybrid
Global Scope | Financial Services
Following a period of significant M&A and a sharper focus on performance, this organisation is embarking on a global transformation of its incentive landscape. This role will play a pivotal part in simplifying and strengthening bonus and variable pay structures across the business.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Head of Equity & Reward, you will lead a global project to map, assess and consolidate all cash bonus and sales incentive schemes across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a high-impact role with real visibility — shaping future incentive design, improving governance, and driving consistency across a complex, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the global mapping and documentation of all bonus and variable pay schemes
* Build a centralised inventory of scheme mechanics, governance and participation
* Analyse incentive structures, costings, and performance linkages
* Identify inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities for simplification
* Ensure alignment with FCA and broader regulatory requirements (e.g. conduct, deferral, clawback)
* Partner with senior HR, Finance and business leaders globally
* Deliver clear insights, reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience in Reward / Compensation, ideally within Financial Services or Insurance
* Proven expertise in sales incentives and variable pay structures
* Experience operating in FCA-regulated environments
* Strong analytical capability across incentive mechanics and financial inputs
* Track record delivering global, cross-border reward projects
* Confident engaging senior stakeholders and navigating complexity
Why This Role?
* High visibility, transformation-focused project
* Opportunity to shape global incentive strategy
* Work directly with senior leadership and influence future design
* Ideal for a Reward professional who enjoys project-based, problem-solving work
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