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Optasia

Total Rewards Leader, Fintech

Optasia

. Develop and execute a comprehensive, standardized compensation structure across functions, regions, and organizational levels .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeJohannesburg • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive compensation structures, managing international compensation and benefits, and analyzing employment-market trends. Proven ability to lead compensation initiatives across diverse regions while ensuring compliance with local regulations and fostering effective stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
International Compensation ManagementCompensation & Benefits StrategyAnalytical SkillsLeadership in CompensationKnowledge of Employment Regulations

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Hard Skills
Compensation Structure DevelopmentTotal Reward BenchmarkingJob Evaluation SystemsVariable Pay Programs ManagementExecutive Compensation ManagementInternational Tax AllocationSalary Budget AdvisingData Analysis for Workforce PlanningCompensation Philosophy CommunicationVendor Performance Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsDiplomatic SkillsTrust BuildingProfessionalismTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Compensation EnvironmentLabor LawsMulticultural Business EnvironmentsFintechHigh-Growth Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive, standardized compensation structure across functions, regions, and organizational levels
  • Manage base pay, variable pay programs, sales incentives, long- and short-term incentive plans, stock options, and executive compensation
  • Own and administer immigration, relocation, and mobility activities
  • Coordinate relocations, commuter programs, EEA arrangements, work permits, and related reward elements
  • Manage international compensation tax allocation, equal pay calculations, FX equalization allowances, payments coordination, and local authority reporting
  • Liaise with senior leadership and Legal on compensation and benefits issues
  • Provide data and recommendations for compensation, organizational structure, attrition, promotions, and people-related decisions
  • Analyze business, economic, and employment-market trends to improve global workforce planning
  • Facilitate job evaluation and salary surveys; advise on salary budgets
  • Prepare policies and procedures for equitable and competitive compensation
  • Monitor, evaluate, and harmonize global benefits programs
  • Communicate the compensation philosophy and framework to employees and managers and deliver training
  • Train regional and local People team members on compensation, benefits, and reward programs
  • Manage vendor performance and relationships, ensuring return on investment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years experience fully owning the international Compensation & Benefits agenda of a company over several countries in Africa, Asia and beyond
  • Experience in a remuneration and compensation environment in the countries where the company operates
  • Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset
  • Proven leadership experience in compensation, benefits, immigration and mobility activities
  • Knowledge of regional and in-country employment regulations, labor laws, customs, and practices related to remuneration
  • Proven experience conducting total reward benchmarking using formal 3rd party data
  • Proven experience conducting full job architecture and evaluation systems
  • Experience in high-growth, international, technology-led, fintech, startup, or scaleup organizations
  • Experience working in challenging, dynamic, complex, multicultural, and international business environments
  • Passion for data-driven, People-centric, and business-oriented compensation philosophy and practices
  • Ability to create effective working partnerships with key stakeholders
  • Ability to quickly build trust with staff, vendors, and partners
  • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills with high levels of professionalism and integrity
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work under tight deadlines, work on own initiative, and as a member of a team
  • Proven experience educating employees and managers about transparent compensation philosophy and framework

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Work From Anywhere Policy
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • Extra day off on your birthday
  • Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
  • All the tech gear you need to work smart
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee well-being support
  • Individual career support