I am currently representing a global advisory firm to seek a high-performing Principal Consultant to join their market-leading Executive Remuneration practice in London.

The team advises the remuneration committees of approximately 90 FTSE-listed companies as well as a significant portfolio of private businesses. The group offers a collaborative, high-growth environment with a flat reporting structure and exceptional career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Advisory & Design: Delivering expert advice from "first principles" on the design and operation of executive pay programmes.
• Financial Services & General Sector Focus: Advising financial services clients utilizing a strong understanding of relevant regulations, while maintaining a diverse portfolio outside the sector.
• Research & Benchmarking: Analysing corporate strategies, comparator pay quantum and structures, and financial analyst reports using advanced Excel and DataStream/Bloomberg tools.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Guiding junior consultants and analysts in data collection, research execution, and client deliverable drafting.
• Governance & Trends: Interpreting corporate governance trends and institutional investor perspectives to shape future executive remuneration policies.
• Business Development: Preparing tender documents, attending pitches, and directly presenting recommendations to corporate executives.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Minimum of a university degree from a leading university. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CFA) are highly encouraged.
• A minimum of 5 years of active consulting experience within executive remuneration, ideally underpinned by a strong Mathematics or Finance background.
• A solid understanding of the FCA/PRA remuneration regulatory framework for banks, with working knowledge of rules applying to investment firms (MIFIDPRU) and Asset Managers (AIFM and UCITS). IPO experience is considered a distinct advantage.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling and benchmarking), Word, PowerPoint, and market databases like DataStream or Bloomberg. Familiarity with statistical packages is a bonus.
• Commercially astute, adaptable, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.

In return you will receive a competitive benefits package including a pension with a 5% employer contribution (increasing by 2% after tenure), a competitive performance-related bonus, and comprehensive insurance and healthcare coverage comprising Private Medical Insurance, life cover, and Permanent Health Insurance.

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