Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)

Senior Global Compensation Lead

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Boise, ID, USA

Hybrid

Senior level

Fintech • Software • Financial Services

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The Role

The Senior Compensation Analyst will own global compensation strategy, manage job evaluation processes, perform market analyses, and collaborate with HR and Finance on compensation decisions.

Summary Generated by Built In

At Clearwater Analytics, we are on the verge of exciting advancements that will shape the future of our organization and industry. Following our recent acquisitions, we are coming together to leverage our collective strengths toward a shared vision of innovation and excellence. We are seeking a Senior Global Compensation Lead out of our Boise office, to join our People team and serve as the owner of global compensation strategy and execution. This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role responsible for designing, analyzing, and maintaining Clearwater’s compensation framework—including global pay structures, bands, job architecture, and market data benchmarking.

You will partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, and business leaders to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with Clearwater’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Compensation Ownership

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of salary structures, pay grades, and compensation bands across regions.
Manage job architecture, leveling, and job evaluation processes to ensure consistency and fairness globally.
Monitor regulatory and compliance requirements related to compensation.

Market Data & Benchmarking

Own vendor relationships for market data surveys and tools.
Conduct regular market analyses to ensure Clearwater remains competitive in all regions.
Provide actionable insights on pay trends, equity, and internal parity.

Compensation Programs

Support design and administration of annual merit, bonus, and incentive programs.
Partner with Finance and HRBPs to model compensation budgets and forecasting scenarios.
Deliver clear reporting and analytics to inform executive decision-making.

Process & Tools

Develop scalable processes for compensation review cycles and job evaluations.
Ensure HRIS and compensation systems are optimized for accurate data and reporting.
Establish documentation, guidelines, and training for managers and HR partners.

Requirements:

5+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a global or high-growth technology/financial services company.
Strong expertise in job architecture, market benchmarking, pay grades, and compensation frameworks.
Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and HRIS/compensation tools (Workday experience a plus).
Experience working directly with senior leadership to influence and guide compensation decisions.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in both strategic and tactical capacities.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex data in a clear, concise way.
Consulting experience is a plus

Top Skills

Compensation Tools

Excel

Hris

Workday

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The Company

HQ: Boise, ID

1,100 Employees

Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

CWAN was founded on a simple belief: investment professionals deserve modern technology that actually works for them. Not legacy systems that slow them down. Not fragmented data that creates confusion. But one comprehensive platform that gives you complete visibility and crystal-clear insights. The result? Investment management that works as seamlessly as your investment strategy. Since our founding in 2004, CWAN has been the trusted technology partner powering the world’s leading institutional investors — from insurance companies, asset managers, and hedge funds to asset owners like corporations, endowments, and pension funds managing over $10 trillion in assets.

Why Work With Us

We continue to grow, fueled by a strong foundation, an ambitious vision, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients, partners, and team members around the world. What started as a bold idea in Boise, Idaho has rapidly transformed into a global presence. We’ve expanded our footprint significantly—now operating out of 24 offices