At Clearwater Analytics, compensation isn't just an HR function — it's a strategic lever. We're a high-growth global fintech company, and as we expand our footprint across regions and business lines, we're looking for a sharp, analytical comp professional to help build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps us competitive.
As our Senior Global Compensation Lead, you'll be a key contributor to our global compensation strategy — influencing senior leaders with data, partnering with HR and business leaders, and developing the frameworks that help Clearwater attract and retain top talent worldwide. If you're energized by solving complex pay challenges, working cross-functionally, and growing your scope alongside a scaling company, this is the role for you.
🌎 This position is open to remote candidates across the United States.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Salary Range
$130,000-$165,000
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class
Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $120,000.00This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in compensation analysis
- Expertise in job architecture and market benchmarking
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
- Experience with HRIS and compensation tools, Workday preferred
- Ability to influence senior leadership
- Strong communication and presentation skills
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is consistently included alongside tax‑advantaged accounts. This indicates reliable long‑term savings support as part of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is available through an employee stock purchase plan, with RSUs included for some roles. This adds ownership potential beyond base pay and bonus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is available from day one with a baseline around three weeks, plus company holidays and volunteer time. Flexible elements like work‑from‑home Fridays and limited “work from anywhere” periods broaden practical time‑off utility.
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Insights
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
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