Shaping the Future of Pay in Financial Services

At WTW we are a global network of senior HR and Compensation consultants serving top financial services clients. With deep industry expertise, we deliver compensation surveys, advanced analytics, market practice insights, and integrated solutions that help organizations design and manage competitive pay programs.

The Role

As a Compensation Associate, you will manage multiple survey projects and contribute to high-profile consulting engagements within our Global Financial Services Industry group. This is a unique opportunity to influence compensation strategies across leading financial institutions worldwide.

What You will Do

• Manage the full compensation survey cycle from launch to report delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely results
• Serve as the primary client contact, leading job matching sessions and resolving data issues
• Deliver clear insights that strengthen client relationships and drive survey participation
• Analyze large datasets and interpret compensation trends
• Prepare impactful reports and presentations
• Support bespoke consulting projects, including benchmarking, incentive plan design, and regulatory updates
• Contribute to broader initiatives such as industry research, training, and business development

This hybrid role is based in Stamford, CT, with the team currently meeting in office two days per week. This practice reflects our current team approach and may evolve based on future business needs.

The Requirements

• 1–3 years of compensation survey experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Corporate exposure through internships, part-time roles, or related education
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings

Skills

• Strong analytical and project management abilities
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Results-driven mindset focused on business success
• Proficiency in databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced Excel skills preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Human Resources or prior consulting experience
• Advanced Excel expertise (statistical analysis, graphs, lookups, formulas)
• Experience working with global financial services clients
• Familiarity with compensation program design and market practice reporting

Why Join Us

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Partner with top-tier financial services clients across international markets.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Contribute to industry-leading compensation studies and analytics that shape business decisions.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside senior professionals who value mentorship, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.
• Career Growth: Gain exposure to high-profile consulting projects and expand your expertise in compensation strategy.
• Meaningful Work: Help organizations design fair, competitive pay programs that drive employee engagement and success.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $68,000 to $85,000 USD per year.

The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off

• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified

EOE, including disability/vets