Job Description
Senior Vice President, Total Rewards
Shape the future of rewards in a technology-led business. Lead high impact compensation initiatives with direct executive exposure.
Our client is a rapidly evolving, publicly traded financial services organization that combines the stability of an established financial institution with the agility and innovation of a modern technology company. With a strong focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making, the organization is redefining traditional financial services through advanced technology, streamlined customer experiences, and forward-thinking people strategies. The culture is fast-paced, ambitious, and execution-oriented, attracting professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex business challenges. Based in Midtown Manhattan with offices located adjacent to one of New York City's primary business and transportation hubs, the organization operates with a highly collaborative, in-person culture. Full-time office presence is required (4-5 days), reflecting the importance placed on partnership, innovation, and leadership accessibility. This opportunity is ideally suited to an agile, future-focused leader who embraces change, leverages technology to enhance outcomes, and is excited to help shape the next generation of Total Rewards practices within a sophisticated financial services organization.
The Senior Vice President, Total Rewards will report into the Chief People Officer and lead a small team responsible for executive compensation, compensation governance, benefits strategy, and Total Rewards program effectiveness across the organization. Duties listed and not restricted to:
- Lead executive compensation strategy, governance, and compensation committee support activities
- Own preparation and authorship of Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures and executive compensation sections of proxy filings
- Design, administer, and oversee short-term and long-term incentive plans for senior executives
- Partner with executive leadership and the Board's compensation committee on compensation strategy, benchmarking, and governance
- Lead annual compensation planning cycles, including salary, bonus, equity, and executive rewards programs
- Oversee benefits strategy, vendor management, and Total Rewards program effectiveness
- Leverage analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence tools to enhance reporting, compensation modeling, and decision-making processes
Additional note: Candidates available for an immediate start are of interest. The client is open to evaluating both permanent and interim/temporary solutions for the right individual.
For the Senior Vice President, Total Rewards we are seeking:
- 15+ years of progressive compensation and Total Rewards experience
- Significant executive compensation expertise within a publicly traded company environment
- Non-negotiable experience authoring Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) disclosures
- Previous experience supporting a Board Compensation Committee or equivalent governance structure
- Banking, financial services, or similarly regulated industry experience is required
- Deep understanding of executive compensation regulations, governance practices, and proxy disclosure requirements
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and compensation benchmarking capabilities
- Demonstrated success working in highly technical, innovation-focused organizations
- Appreciation for artificial intelligence, automation, and technology-enabled operating models
- Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, move quickly, and influence senior stakeholders
- Motivated, resilient, and energized by high-performance environments where pace and accountability are expected
- A hands-on leader who genuinely enjoys team leadership, mentorship, and talent development
Please note: only serious applicants who meet the technical requirements outlined above will be considered.
Interested? Apply today
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Long-term incentive participation
- Comprehensive benefits program
- High visibility with executive leadership and Board-level stakeholders
- Opportunity to shape compensation strategy within a technology-driven financial services organization
- Career-defining leadership position in a growth-oriented environment
- 4-5 days office presence in the heart of NYC
Please email your CV for a confidential discussion.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $275,000–$300,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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