Head of Compensation Benefits

Head of Reward / Compensation & Benefits

UK based, hybrid | Global remit |£150,000-£165,000 + 25% bonus + equity package

Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a high-growth, international fintech business as they seek an experienced Head of Compensation and Benefits to lead and evolve their global compensation, benefits and equity agenda.

Operating across more than 30 countries, the business has established strong reward foundations and is now entering a pivotal phase of growth. With IPO readiness high on the agenda, this role will play a key part in shaping executive compensation, equity strategy, governance, reward processes and wider remuneration programmes.

This is a highly visible position working closely with senior leaders, external advisors and cross-functional stakeholders across a global organisation.

Key areas of focus:

• Global compensation strategy and benchmarking
• Equity programme design and implementation
• IPO readiness activities, including reward governance and executive compensation
• Benefits renewals and optimisation across multiple international markets
• Reward processes, analytics and reporting
• Recognition programmes and cyclical reward reviews
• Partnering with external advisors including Deloitte

About you:

• An experienced reward leader with exposure to international, fast-growing organisations
• Strong technical expertise across compensation, benefits, exec remuneration and equity
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Collaborative, pragmatic and able to build credibility with senior stakeholders
• A confident communicator who can influence and engage leaders across the business
• Experience within technology, fintech, payments, crypto or similar high-growth sectors would be highly advantageous

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, ambitious and people-focused business at an exciting stage of its journey, where you will have genuine influence over the future of the global reward function.