Job Title: VP, Reward

Location: London (hybrid)

Sector: Financial Services

Salary: up to £120,000 + bonus

Position Overview: Catalyst Partners are delighted to be partnering with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their team as a VP, Reward. Working alongside the Head of Reward and in close partnership with the broader HR and Reward team, you’ll help drive key programs including annual pay reviews, performance-based awards, and co-investment plans for employees. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning data into meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full annual compensation and equity cycle, including program design, implementation, and communication.
• Oversee co-investment and carried interest allocations.
• Manage all benchmarking efforts - from annual reviews to ad hoc role and hire evaluations.
• Develop dashboards and data insights using Excel and Power BI to support strategic decision-making.
• Own and optimise compensation-related processes within Workday HRIS.
• Lead global reward initiatives, including integration projects post-acquisition.
• Continuously improve reward processes, frameworks, and the overall compensation philosophy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. MRTs, Gender Pay, EU Transparency).
• Monitor market trends and translate regulatory and industry shifts into practical solutions.
• Deliver polished reports and presentations for senior leadership and committee meetings.
• Draft RemCo papers in partnership with the Head of Reward.
• Create and support training, resources, and communications for internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary expert for compensation queries, building strong cross-functional HR relationships.
• Manage and mentor the Reward Associate to support team delivery and development.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience in reward roles, ideally within financial services or consulting but open to sector.
• Deep knowledge of compensation structures and market benchmarking.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent data accuracy and integrity.
• Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, data modelling, visualisation).
• Experienced with Workday and compensation survey platforms (e.g. McLagan).
• Strong communicator, able to simplify complex data for senior audiences using PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to manage reward change initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Team-oriented with experience coaching junior talent and collaborating across HR and business functions.