Senior Compensation Consultant

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

. Serve as the primary compensation consultant for assigned business areas .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $107,000 - $147,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compensation strategy development, market pricing, and competitive analysis while effectively advising business leaders on workforce issues and compensation structures. Proficient in data analysis and communication, with a focus on aligning compensation practices with business needs and internal equity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compensation ConsultingMarket PricingData AnalysisCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)Business Acumen

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Hard Skills

Compensation StrategyMarket AnalysisSalary StructuresJob EvaluationCompensation SurveysAdvanced ExcelData AnalysisCompensation ProcessesPay Program ReviewsCareer Framework Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

HR Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustryOrganizational ChangeWorkforce Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary compensation consultant for assigned business areas
Build partnerships with business leaders and HR teams to translate priorities into compensation strategies
Advise on hiring, promotions, organizational changes, career progression, and retention
Conduct market pricing and competitive analyses using survey data and industry benchmarks
Analyze market and workforce trends to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging practices
Recommend pay positioning and compensation structures balancing competitiveness, internal equity, and business needs
Lead or support enterprise and business-specific compensation initiatives
Support annual compensation planning, pay program reviews, job evaluations, and career framework work
Improve compensation processes and program effectiveness
Prepare analyses and presentations for senior leaders and executive reviews
Develop recommendations reflecting business priorities, market competitiveness, internal equity, and governance
Serve as a compensation subject matter expert and provide guidance to leaders, HR partners, and employees
Explain compensation philosophy, market dynamics, policies, and pay decisions in clear business terms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in compensation, total rewards, HR consulting, or a related field
Strong business acumen and experience advising leaders on complex workforce issues
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to influence diverse stakeholders
Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
Valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States
Preferred: Compensation consulting experience in financial services or another complex, highly regulated industry
Preferred: Experience with market pricing, salary structures, job evaluation, compensation surveys, and HR technology
Preferred: Experience supporting leaders through organizational growth and change
Preferred: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives, depending on the role
Vacation time
Sick time
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible work arrangement: work from home one day per week
Reasonable accommodation support during recruitment and interviews