Executive Compensation Consultant
Job Title:
Consultant: Executive Compensation – Entry Level (Atlanta)
Job Description:
The entry-level consultant will be part of a local team in a nationally-recognized and well-established consultancy. This position will be a valued member of project teams both locally and across nationwide offices, participating in analysis, report writing, and client communications.
Key characteristics of a successful candidate:
- Hardworking and self-motivated
- Organized and efficient; able to multi-task
- Able to both hone in on details and to step back and see the bigger picture
- Team-oriented but takes ownership of and pride in own work
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to meet tight deadlines, when necessary
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member with colleagues across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comparative analysis of executive and director pay, financial performance, incentive plan practice and design, among other topics using publicly disclosed filings, proprietary databases, and other sources
- Draft and revise client reports, including designing charts and tables, summarizing findings, and formulating recommendations
- Collaborate with project teams on creative and strategic brainstorming to address client issues
- Participate in client calls and meetings with board members and executives; help facilitate client relationship and interactions
- Contribute to our firm-wide development efforts, including recruiting, mentoring, training, and thought leadership initiatives
Qualifications:
- BA or BS with demonstrated academic excellence
- High moral character, integrity, and adherence to the highest business ethics standards
- Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to transition easily into working independently as well
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines while remaining organized
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Solid work ethic and a service-oriented, agile mentality
- Preferable, not required: Background in quantitative analytics, statistics, and/or accounting/finance
- MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Compensation:
Highly competitive salary, bonus, profit sharing, 401(k), and health and welfare benefits
Location:
Atlanta (Hybrid)
Start date:
Summer 2025 or sooner
Note: Cover letter required. Please provide a few bullets describing why you would be a good fit at FW Cook and what you believe are the most important factors influencing executive compensation today.