Senior Manager, Executive Remuneration, Equity & Reward Operations

Job Description

Senior Manager, Executive Remuneration, Equity & Reward Operations Location: Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000 Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000 Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Manage and deliver IFL’s executive remuneration processes and equity programs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Lead and coordinate remuneration reporting for the IFL Group and Trustees, including preparation for Annual General and Member Meetings. Drive innovation through process improvements, automation, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance reward strategies. The opportunity to join our team The role reports into the General Manager of Performance and Rewards. In this critical role, you will take the lead in managing our executive remuneration processes and equity programs, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, P&C teams, and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact results, from preparing key reports to driving process innovation. If you are passionate about reward strategy and thrive in dynamic, hands-on roles, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark while advancing your career. What you will bring We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes and skills: Proven experience in executive remuneration, equity programs, and delivering complex remuneration reports. Advanced Excel and spreadsheet expertise, with the ability to analyse data and deliver insights effectively. Adaptability and organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. A detail-oriented, hands-on approach, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders. Together with the GM for Performance and Reward, you will be responsible for: Executive Remuneration Management Oversee and manage the end-to-end executive remuneration processes, ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and organizational strategies. Prepare quarterly reports and analysis for the Board, including recommendations on pay structures, bonus allocations, and executive rewards. Equity Program Administration Administer equity programs for the IFL Group, ensuring effective execution of cyclical activities such as share plan distributions, deferred cash awards, and sell-to-cover processes. Conduct an annual review of equity program performance, achieving a 100% compliance rate with regulatory standards. Leadership in Remuneration Reporting Lead the preparation and submission of the IFL and Trustee Remuneration Reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements. Coordinate with Finance and P&C teams to prepare remuneration information for the Annual General Meetings (AGM) and Annual Member Meetings (AMM), delivering on time and without errors. Process Improvement and Risk Mitigation Drive initiatives to streamline and automate executive remuneration and equity program processes, reducing administrative workload by 15% within the first year. Conduct bi-annual audits of remuneration and equity processes, addressing any findings within one month. Key Deliverables include: Executive Remuneration Processes Delivery of accurate and timely executive remuneration decisions and reports to senior leadership. Establishment of a competitive benchmarking process to align executive pay with market trends. Equity Program Administration Seamless management of all equity program activities, ensuring compliance and accurate execution of tax reporting, dividends, and share plan transactions. Delivery of an annual equity program performance review to stakeholders. Remuneration Reporting Processes Completion of the IFL Group and Trustee Remuneration Reports in compliance with statutory obligations. Timely preparation of P&C data for AGMs and AMMs, meeting all stakeholder expectations. Strategic Contributions Development of innovative recommendations to enhance the competitiveness and effectiveness of IFL’s equity and executive reward strategies. Regular presentations to leadership on trends and improvements in remuneration and equity processes. Compliance and Stakeholder Management Ensure 100% compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies for executive and equity reward processes. Build strong stakeholder relationships to facilitate collaboration and alignment on reward initiatives. Get great things done with us What gets us excited about working here? Helping people feel good about their money as one of Australia’s leading financial wellbeing organisations. From those starting out to those retiring. As your team, we’ll show up for you and together we will create financial wellbeing for every Australian. Because we know people who are confident about their financial future live better lives. If this sounds like your kind of career, you sound like our kind of person. With us, you’ll be doing meaningful work as we lead the change we want to see in our industry. Along the way, you’ll be free to make your own decisions. Solve problems. And get great things done. Around here, we like to call it “putting our fingerprints on the future”. Challenge our industry to move forward Have a question? Our Executive team will give you time. An idea you’d like to explore? We’ll be right at your side - the side of progress, possibility and bringing financial wellbeing to more Australians. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment. Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr