Director, Compensation – Equity Compensation

Capital One

. Oversee the development and delivery of the Company’s global equity compensation programs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $209,500 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equity compensation program design and administration, with a strong focus on compliance, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects within a matrixed organization while delivering actionable insights and recommendations.

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Equity Design And AdministrationExecutive CompensationPeople ManagementData AnalysisWorkday

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Hard Skills

Equity Program AdministrationLong-Term Incentive PlansStock Purchase PlansEquity Trend AnalysisRisk ManagementMarket IntelligenceComplianceData-Driven RecommendationsBenchmarkingFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationFacilitationInfluencingConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelGoogle ProductsAI-Enabled ToolsGeminiClaude Code

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Equity Professional

Industry Keywords

Equity CompensationCompensation CommitteeProxy MaterialsSEC RulesGovernance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the development and delivery of the Company’s global equity compensation programs
Lead the Equity & Special Compensation team, including enterprise-wide equity strategy, equity trend analysis, equity grants and releases, peer equity market intelligence, risk management, and the corporate equity plan provider relationship
Lead equity program administration for long-term incentive plans, stock purchase plans, special compensation, and executive compensation initiatives
Partner on equity program design, including award vehicles, eligibility, targets, vesting schedules, and terms and conditions
Deliver data-driven materials, analyses, actionable recommendations, and executive-ready presentations for senior leaders and Compensation Committee discussions
Lead equity compensation work for acquisitions, including due diligence, equity award conversion planning, execution, and communications
Collaborate with Legal, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Tax, and third-party vendors to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements
Oversee stock plan data for Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Section 16 filings, proxy materials, and equity plan reserve increases
Monitor proxy advisor policies, legislative changes, SEC rules, and disclosure requirements; develop recommendations
Oversee and evolve stock ownership requirements for senior executives
Advise Compensation leadership on equity compensation processes, policies, and system solutions
Provide analytical and technical support for equity programs, plan design alternatives, expense implications, market studies, and benchmarking
Facilitate deferred compensation deferrals, including equity awards, for the Board of Directors
Enhance compensation processes and reporting through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools
Support special projects across the enterprise
Lead a team of up to 6 associates
Lead cross-functional teams designing and delivering compensation product and experience enhancements
Foster a culture of belonging through attracting, developing, and supporting talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 7 years of experience in Equity Design and Administration, Executive Compensation, Finance, or a combination
At least 5 years of people management experience
Ability to navigate a large matrixed organization, build consensus, and influence others
Ability to build strong partnerships across stakeholders and partner groups
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Ability to synthesize complex data to solve complicated problems
Results-oriented mindset with high attention to detail and strong professional judgment
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
Preferred: at least 5 years leading large cross-functional initiatives at a Fortune 100 company
Preferred: at least 3 years with Workday
Preferred: at least 3 years in client-facing or consulting roles
Preferred: proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Products (e.g. Sheets, Slides)
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources
Preferred: Certified Equity Professional (CEP)
Preferred: experience using AI and/or technology such as Gemini or Claude Code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Work-life balance
Business-casual, collaborative work environment
Career development environment
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities