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Job description
About Us
Stagwell is a global marketing and communications network built for the digital-first era. We combine creative, media, and technology capabilities to help brands drive measurable business outcomes. Our network includes leading agencies across digital transformation, performance media, communications, data, and experiential marketing, partnering with many of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies.
About Us
Stagwell is a global marketing and communications network built for the digital-first era. We combine creative, media, and technology capabilities to help brands drive measurable business outcomes. Our network includes leading agencies across digital transformation, performance media, communications, data, and experiential marketing, partnering with many of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies.
Unlike traditional holding companies, Stagwell operates as an integrated operating platform — bringing together strategy, technology, and marketing execution to help clients grow revenue, build brands, and modernize their marketing organizations.
Overview
Stagwell is seeking a highly strategic and analytically rigorous Vice President, Global Compensation Strategy & Incentive Design to design and manage complex compensation programs across a global, matrixed organization.
This role will partner closely with the President of Stagwell, senior business leaders, HR, Legal, and Finance to architect and implement short- and long-term incentive structures that directly drive company performance, align with business strategy, and support growth across diverse markets and operating companies.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in compensation design, strong financial and accounting acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
Responsibilities
Incentive Design & Strategy
Design and implement short-term and long-term incentive plans (cash, equity, hybrid) aligned to company performance and strategic priorities
Partner with the President and senior leadership to ensure compensation programs drive measurable business outcomes
Develop tailored compensation structures across different business units, geographies, and roles within a complex organization
Executive & Broad-Based Compensation
Support design and governance of executive compensation programs, including annual incentives and long-term equity plans
Lead compensation frameworks for revenue-generating and performance-based roles
Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all compensation programs
Financial, Accounting & Compliance Alignment
Apply strong understanding of compensation-related accounting principles (e.g., accruals, equity accounting, expense recognition)
Partner closely with Finance to ensure compensation plans are financially sound and properly accounted for
Work with Legal and HR to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and governance standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, and business leaders to design and implement compensation programs
Operate effectively across a matrixed global organization, balancing central strategy with local market needs
Provide guidance and support to HR and leadership teams on compensation-related decisions
Analytics, Modeling & Governance
Build and maintainfinancial models to assess cost, impact, and ROI of compensation programs
Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to inform compensation strategy
Establish strong governance, documentation, and audit readiness across all programs
Qualifications
Significant experience in compensation design, including incentive plans and executive compensation
Strong understanding of accounting principles related to compensation and equity programs
Proven ability to operate in a complex, global, matrixed organization
Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
Experience partnering with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Knowledge of global compensation practices and regulatory considerations
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear recommendations
Compensation
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation for this role is $200,000 - $225,000 with bonus added on top. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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