Compensation & Benefits Specialist - Global Hedge Fund - Up to £160K TC + Sign on - WFH Flex

Compensation & Benefits Specialist - Global Hedge Fund - Up to £160K TC + Sign on - WFH Flex

London, England, United Kingdom

My client, a global hedge fund expanding its presence in the EMEA region, is looking to hire a Global Compensation and Benefits Specialist based in the firm’s London office.

Reporting to the CPO and supported by a well‑structured HR team, the hire will step into a newly created role taking ownership of rewards, compensation and benefits operations and strategic delivery across the EMEA region. As the firm grows, one of the hire’s first priorities will be to own, drive and centralise cyclical processes, working closely with HR Business Partners on performance reviews, bonus structures and appraisals.

The hire will provide strategic solutions and expert advice to multiple stakeholders, combining in‑depth knowledge of total reward principles, understanding of the business needs, market and regulatory landscape, and associated detailed analysis & models. Example BAU responsibilities include the design, delivery and management of compensation frameworks, providing in‑depth knowledge of key financial performance metrics and driving improvements in internal modelling capabilities.

The hire will act as the SME on total reward plans, working to track buy‑side peers and make improvements to internal package structures to remain competitive and drive reverse benchmarking research to boost attractiveness. The hire will also play a key role in the initiative to make HR a more data‑driven and quantitative function.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 5 – 10 years of experience as a Compensation Specialist / Total Reward Specialist with experience supporting employee populations across the APAC and EMEA regions at a leading hedge fund, investment bank or asset manager – however, my client is also open to considering exceptional candidates within the fintech space.

The firm operates with a very flat structure, so they are looking for a professional that is comfortable taking a hands‑on approach whilst also being able to step back and take a more strategic lens when needed.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm has budgeted up to £160,000 Total compensation, a sign‑on bonus and a 2026 target bonus and offers fantastic benefits. The firm offers employees the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Financial Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Investment Management