Bain Capital
Financial Services
Manager,Compensation
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“Manager, Compensation at Bain Capital. Skills: compensation strategy, compensation design, financial analysis, competitive benchmarking. Participate in the development and execution of Bain Capital’s compensation strategy for our non-investment population. Build and maintain competitive compensation structures and guide a consistent approach to pay decisions for all levels”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure competitive and fair compensation practices; deliver on the unique needs of the business; Make data-driven recommendations
Industry & Context.
analytic skills with the ability to gather key insights from quantitative and qualitative data to drive compensation decisions; Exercise critical thinking; synthesize the results of complex analysis into salient points important to senior leadership
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 8+ years of progressive experience in an analytics-driven environment, that has provided a foundation in compensation strategy as well as solid understanding of financial reporting
Nice to Have
Financial services industry is preferred, Experience with incentive plan design, equity programs, and prior experience with carried interest programs preferred, Solid understanding of financial concepts is strongly desired, MBA and/or CFA a plus, Prior experience with Workday, Power BI, and HR technology solutions a plus
What You'll Do.
Participate in the development and execution of Bain Capital’s compensation strategy for our non-investment population
Build and maintain competitive compensation structures and guide a consistent approach to pay decisions for all levels
Assist with developing related compensation program communications
Collaborate with business leaders and HRBP’s to provide leadership and guidance on annual compensation reviews
and carried interest grants as well as to develop competitive offers
Contribute to ongoing efforts enable greater utilization of technology and improve process efficiency in the delivery of compensation programs
Assist in all financial analysis and reporting related to compensation on the P&L
Participate in team activities liaising with our Coinvest and GP teams on matters related to employee coinvest and carried interest awards
Recommend appropriate solutions to specific compensation-related issues as needed to support the business
Support administration of two annual compensation cycles (mid-year and year-end)
Respond to compensation data inquiries from managers and employees throughout the organization
Manage and provide mentorship to junior compensation professionals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate with senior leadership including various business unit leaders, HRBPs and members of our Finance organization; Collaborate with business leaders and HRBP’s; liaising with our Coinvest and GP teams; Collaborative mindset
Communication Scope
synthesize and communicate complex information at all levels of the organization; communication, presentation and influencing skills; developing PowerPoint slides that “tell a story”; present when required
Process & Methodology
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects at once, meet deadlines
Full Job Description
### ### TITLE: Compensation Manager **DEPARTMENT:** Human Resources **LOCATION:** Boston, MA _BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW_ With approximately $205 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,880+ employees in 24 offices on four continents. We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights. Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes. For more information visit: [Bain Capital](https://www.baincapital.com/) ### _KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_ We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented professional to join the Bain Capital compensation team. This role will support our global non-investment teams which are comprised of approximately 1,000 employees in functional areas including but not limited to finance, information technology, human resources, investor relations, ESG, legal, facilities, communications, administration, and operations. In this role, you will be assisting with compensat
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