Executive Compensation Associate & Project Manager

Marsh’s Workforce & Rewards practice is seeking an Executive Compensation Senior Associate & Project Manager to join our team in one of our five Canadian offices (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver).

In this role, you will support client engagements focused on executive compensation, incentive design, governance, and broader total rewards strategy.

You will work closely with senior consultants and client teams to help deliver practical, high-quality solutions that align pay programs with business strategy, talent priorities, and shareholder expectations.

This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, consulting judgment, and a deep interest in executive compensation and rewards design.

We will count on you to:

• Support the design, analysis, and implementation of executive compensation programs
• Support proxy-related analysis
• Prepare client-ready materials, presentations, and recommendations
• Prepare board and compensation committee deliverables
• Assist with annual and long-term incentive plan reviews and benchmarking
• Analyze pay-for-performance alignment, incentive opportunity, and governance considerations

What you need to have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience analyzing proxy statements to evaluate and compare executive compensation programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate data and analysis into clear client recommendations
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with compensation survey data, proxy data, or incentive plan design preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, client-oriented mindset with a desire to grow as a consultant

What makes you stand out:

• BComm, HBA/MBA, MIR, or a related degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, human resources, and/or accounting, or equivalent work experience
• CFA designation is an asset

Why join our team:

• We support your professional growth through development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talented colleagues collaborate to create innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact on our people, clients, and communities.
• Our global scale provides a wide range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards designed to support your overall well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $87,500 to $145,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.