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What You'll Do

The Compensation Operations Director is responsible for the end-to-end operational integrity and evolution of Managing Director & Partner (MDP) compensation programs globally. This role provides strategic oversight across highly visible, complex processes impacting more than 2,000 MDPs across 50+ countries, while serving as a trusted advisor to senior PSG leadership and Finance stakeholders.

 

You will lead critical compensation processes through the annual cycles and complex MDP lifecycle events, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability while continuously improving processes, controls, and digital enablement. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to influence across a global matrix. You will work closely with senior leaders across PSG, Finance (Tax, Treasury, Global Accounting), and local teams to align compensation operations with firm priorities, regulatory requirements, and evolving business needs.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading global delivery of MDP compensation programs, including salary, bonus, deferred compensation and retirement-related components.Providing strategic oversight of annual and off-cycle MDP compensation processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to firm policies.Reviewing and approving monthly, quarterly, and annual MDP compensation payments, with accountability for accuracy and completeness.Overseeing production of annual MDP statements and communications, ensuring clarity regarding awards and payment schedules.Setting and managing the PSG Compensation team calendar, milestones, and risk mitigation plans across global stakeholders.Acting as the primary escalation point for complex compensation exceptions, applying judgement based on BCG’s compensation framework.Partnering with local finance teams globally to review Profit-Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) calculations and ensuring alignment based on global eligibility rules and knowledge of local programs.Engaging with the PSG Product Portfolio team to continuously support and evolve our systems based on changes in the business - contributing to requirements, system testing (UAT), and enhancements.Leading cross-functional initiatives to document and streamline processes, strengthen controls, and enhance digital and reporting capabilities.Managing, coaching, and developing a team of Compensation Managers and Analysts; intentionally building and scaling the team over time, establishing succession plans and strengthening leadership capability to support current and future business needs.

 

 YOU’RE GOOD AT (COMPETENCIES)

Leading complex, global programs with multiple senior stakeholders and competing priorities; anticipating risks and proactively managing outcomes.Exercising sound judgment and decision-making in ambiguous situations, including policy interpretation and exception handling.Translating complex compensation concepts into clear, executive-ready insights and recommendations.Driving operational excellence, balancing precision and control with efficiency and scalability; identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and data flows through critical thinking and continuous improvement.Bringing a positive, steady leadership presence that fosters collaboration, accountability, and engagement.Communicating confidently with detail-oriented, senior audiences building trust across all levels in a fast-paced, global, service-oriented environment.High integrity, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment to confidentiality

What You'll Bring

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (advanced degree or certification a plus)12+ years of experience in compensation, accounting, audit, or financial operations, including significant exposure to complex global programsStrong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights for senior leadershipExceptional communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior executives and MDPs on sensitive topicsProactive, strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindsetExperience driving improvements through digital transformations or operational changes, leveraging digital and analytical tools (e.g, Power BI, Power Automate) to enhance reporting and decision-making.Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPointDemonstrated experience leading managers and developing high-performing teamsProven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrityHighly organized, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environmentExperience working with geographically distributed teams 

Who You'll Work With

PSG is an integral part of BCG’s Global Services function. Global Services (GS) consists of a varied range of functions providing corporate support of BCG's business and strategic priorities for example, Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing, IT, Risk, PSG and more. This diverse team of experts, operators, and specialists represent all levels from MDP to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries.

 

This role will be part of the PSG Compensation Operations team and will work closely with the Equity team and other PSG sub-functions. You will work with Abby Lucas, Larissa Putnam, and Laura McDonnell, Program Directors and the broader PSG team.  Depending on specific workstream, you will work closely with a subset of the team on a day-to-day basis and with exposure to Amy Glass and Ben Holden, as the MDP Co-Leads of PSG function.  You will also team with Agile systems teams and the product owner of Business Insights & Analytics.  

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