Managing Director, Head of Compensation Delivery

SLC Management

. Lead a small team responsible for SLC Management compensation delivery .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$140,000 - CA$225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in designing and managing compensation strategies and programs, with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and alignment with business objectives. Proven ability to lead teams, develop financial models, and execute change-management strategies in a dynamic environment.

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Compensation Strategy DevelopmentM&A Due DiligenceLeadership and Team ManagementMarket BenchmarkingTotal Rewards Strategy

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Hard Skills

Compensation Program ManagementFinancial ModelingMarket ResearchJob EvaluationScenario ModelingImpact AssessmentCompensation GovernanceCompliance ManagementData AnalysisSalary Design

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCoaching and DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBAMIR

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsAsset Management CompensationHR Business PartneringChange ManagementCompensation Philosophy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a small team responsible for SLC Management compensation delivery
Develop and manage compensation programs aligned with business objectives
Lead the annual compensation cycle, market benchmarking, salary and incentive design, compensation recommendations, and job evaluation
Ensure compensation governance and compliance with applicable legislation
Champion compensation philosophy and partner with HR and business leaders on rewards programs
Contribute to total rewards strategy and integrated delivery
Build relationships with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and cross-functional teams
Develop financial and data models for workforce planning, headcount growth, and staffing scenarios
Design and execute rewards communications and change-management strategies
Conduct market research, internal analysis, scenario modeling, impact assessment, and transition planning
Monitor market, regulatory, and industry trends affecting compensation
Lead HR due diligence and support post-transaction integration for M&A activities
Support capability-building, talent development, coaching, feedback, and performance management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience
University education in Business, Human Resources or a related field
MBA or MIR is an asset
Deep expertise designing, implementing, and managing compensation strategies and programs
Experience with asset management compensation and M&A due diligence and/or integration work is a significant asset
Broader total rewards experience is beneficial but not required
Strong leadership skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Experience coaching, developing, and managing people
Ability to manage complexity and collaborate with HR colleagues, vendors, and brokers/consultants
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments and obtain preclearance for future transactions, including household members’ transactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits and wellness programs supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top-up program
Partially-paid sabbatical program
Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match
Flexible work environment
Career growth and development opportunities
Networking potential
Discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance
Reasonable accommodations for physical or mental limitations