Compensation Associate

Compensation Associate


Nasdaq is a unique company, sitting at the intersection of technology and capital markets, with a corporate purpose to champion inclusive growth and prosperity for all. Here, we work very hard and take our responsibilities—to customers, to the global community, and each other—seriously. We have to. We have big ambitions. And the work we do is important to running financial infrastructure around the world and creating more equitable economies.


Our team is responsible for ensuring our total rewards programs are designed to attract, retain, and empower employees to act as an owner, play as a team, fuel client success, drive innovation, expand their expertise, lead with integrity, and achieve great results to successfully implement the Company’s growth strategy. We empower our people to live their best life in and outside of work by building, curating, and proactively communicating a portfolio of reward programs that are compelling, transparent, inclusive, empowering, and empathetic. Every day brings many opportunities to learn and grow, along with the rewarding feeling of the global impact we create.


We are looking for a Compensation Associate to develop, implement, and administer compensation programs and processes, such as salaries, short- and long-term incentives, job leveling, market benchmarking, and year-end compensation review. This role will require technical competencies, strong project management skills, and strong quantitative skills to support complex global projects. Advanced knowledge of market pricing is essential. For this specific role, we are looking for someone that will ensure that the PayScale online benchmark database is accurate and up to date. The job requires matching published survey source jobs to our jobs based on their function and career level as discerned from survey job descriptions. The job will also assist other business units as necessary.


Your roles and responsibilities:


Review market pricing and compensation decisions for alignment with best practices.
Study and analyze assigned benchmark jobs by applying a defined market pricing methodology.
Performs audits periodically or on request to resolve whether survey jobs have changed significantly from the original evaluation.
Maintain a tracking log of all survey sources to ensure accurate coding and categorization of the sources.
Provide sophisticated analyses to ensure compensation is aligned with existing philosophy and guidelines.
Provide input into compensation administration guidelines.
Conduct sophisticated reporting and modeling.


We expect you to have:


Bachelor’s degree: concentration in an analytical field such as finance, accounting or economics preferred
Minimum of 2 - 5+ years of related experience, compensation consulting experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must
Advanced skill and knowledge of market benchmarking and survey leveling structure
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to remain focused on repetitive assignments
Must understand the principles of Relational Databases.
Proven resourcefulness; works well independently and on a team
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
Strong work ethic and a service-oriented mentality
Experience with Workday is preferred


We offer:


Opportunity to join a leading international company
Professional team and a lot of development/training opportunities
Unlimited access to e-learning platforms (Udemy, financial e-trainings, mentorship programs, and so on)
Additional benefits such as private medical insurance and sports club membership
Comfortable and modern working environment


This is a full-time position located in Stockholm or Umeå. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.


A valid working permit for the EU is mandatory.


Come as You Are


Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/112799038