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NatWest Group

Variable Compensation Manager

NatWest Group

. Provide subject matter expertise on variable pay policy, design, and delivery .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of variable compensation and regulatory reward practices, with strong capabilities in stakeholder management, project delivery, and effective communication within the banking industry.

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Variable Compensation ExpertiseRegulatory Reward PracticesProgramme Management SkillsCoaching ExperienceMarket Intelligence Maintenance

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Hard Skills
Variable Pay Policy DesignVariable Pay DeliveryStatistical KnowledgeTax Rules KnowledgeFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Assimilate Information Quickly
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Banking IndustryRegulatory EnvironmentReward StrategyStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide subject matter expertise on variable pay policy, design, and delivery
  • Drive the reward strategy and approach for the bank and deliver associated products and change projects
  • Contribute to the reward agenda and champion reward products
  • Provide expert support and technical advice on variable remuneration
  • Lead delivery of variable compensation products and simplification initiatives
  • Identify reward-related policy gaps and required policy modifications
  • Build knowledge of the business and operating model to understand reward-related business requirements
  • Maintain market intelligence through internal and external networks
  • Recommend improvements in reward products and processes based on market trends
  • Manage stakeholders and deliver all aspects of variable compensation
  • Lead, develop, and coach resources assigned to projects
  • Deliver reward projects and lead bank-wide projects
  • Draft Committee papers with diagnostics, insights, and challenges regarding variable compensation for the executive committee and function heads

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Expert knowledge of variable compensation, regulatory reward and governance practices and application, including variable pay compensation
  • Experience of coaching
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of the banking industry, regulatory and commercial environment
  • Good knowledge of variable pay delivery, including effective employee communications, tax implications and financial reporting
  • Statistical knowledge and a strong eye for detail
  • Knowledge of tax rules pertinent to reward structuring
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Ability to quickly assimilate information and rapidly become self sufficient
  • Programme management skills