Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers
The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.
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The Manager, Compensation acts as a trusted advisor, thought leader and consultant to the organization on all aspects of employee broad-base compensation across EMEA and APAC for assigned business units. The incumbent may be responsible for leading and mentoring total rewards professional(s).
This pivotal role demands a sophisticated blend of strategic design and rigorous operational delivery. You will spearhead the end-to-end lifecycle of our global compensation programs, ensuring they yield both actionable business intelligence and administrative excellence. This is an invitation for a seasoned expert to take full stewardship of a best-in-class rewards framework.
The Profile
We are seeking a disciplined leader who thrives in high-growth, high-stakes environments. You possess the professional maturity to influence senior stakeholders, resolve complex global pay challenges, and proactively evolve programs to meet shifting market imperatives with precision and measurable results.
This role reports to: Head, Total Rewards
This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office) - based in London, UK
Key Accountabilities:
Work with senior business leaders and HR leadership across the business to support the development and delivery of broad-based compensation programs, pay structures and compensation frameworks
Lead ongoing regional education and support to business leaders, employees and HR stakeholders with respect to compensation plans, policies and processes that will drive maximum impact and value
Lead the planning, communication, execution and administration of the year-end compensation process regionally and support enterprise execution. Review and recommend enhancements to procedures and processes to identify opportunities for continued improvement and automation to enhance the manager and employee experience.
Lead and responsible for the job evaluation process by providing oversight, guidance and job evaluation expertise to the compensation team. Partners in the review, analysis and evaluation of jobs, as well as validates recommendations from the team, business and HR stakeholders.
Lead the annual market analysis for the region and provide support to team on education to the business on how to interpret and incorporate market data into compensation decision making
Leads the annual compensation market surveys regionally, compiling data and developing analyses to assess and monitor potential competitive issues. Prepares preliminary observations and recommendations for review with stakeholders.
Works with key stakeholders in finance with respect to salary planning, bonus accruals and payouts and other forecasting activities
Lead the transformation of compensation related data, processes and analytics, as well as developing measurement tools to assess compensation program effectiveness of dashboards or summary reports on key metrics.
Lead in M&A regional initiatives, including harmonizing and integrating compensation plans. This involves analyzing existing structures, designing integrated frameworks aligned with organizational strategy, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The scope includes communicating changes, managing employee expectations, and coordinating with HR and business stakeholders for a smooth transition.
Actively participate in compensation projects and building and preparing Human Resource Committee materials through engaging multiple stakeholders across functions using well-established project planning and change management skills
Must have(s):
Professional Experience: 6-8+ years of progressive experience in a similar compensation related capacity
Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related quantitative field
Proven ability to act as a consultative partner to senior business leaders and HR stakeholders, leveraging intellectual curiosity to solve complex organizational challenges
Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex cross functional projects
Technical Compensation Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of compensation principles, program design, and job evaluation methodologies. Experience with sales plans is highly regarded.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving and compensation modeling ability, good judgment, independent and creative thinking with an eye for detail and accuracy
A strong sense of urgency and a service-oriented mindset, ensuring seamless delivery in a fast-paced environment
Advanced MS Office skills or Google equivalent
Nice to have(s):
Workday/HRIS system experience would be an asset
In the market for…
Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.
Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.
Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!
Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.
Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.
Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.
TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8+ years progressive experience in a similar compensation management related capacity
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field
- Solid understanding of compensation principles, program design and processes
- Proven people leader with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and employees at all levels
- Advanced MS Office skills or Google equivalent
- Completion or progress toward CCP or CHRP designation
- Workday/HRIS system experience
TMX group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TMX group and has not been reviewed or approved by TMX group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including full mental-health coverage and a wellness spending account. Feedback suggests healthcare is a relative strength within the total-rewards mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a pension and an employee share purchase plan, with recent enhancements to employer matching and contribution limits. Feedback suggests these features bolster long-term financial security.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support includes a hybrid-first work model, paid volunteer days, and donation matching alongside a wellness account. Feedback suggests these elements contribute to strong work-life balance perceptions.
TMX group Insights
What We Do
At TMX Group, we build world-class markets to enable businesses and investors to succeed and help communities thrive. Powered by our people, TMX has the means to bring inspired ideas to life, and to unlock human potential. We believe better markets serve as a propulsive engine, creating opportunities for bold and ambitious ideas to create a brighter future. With offices in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we proudly celebrate diversity, learn from one another, and cultivate true belonging in a Hybrid-First work environment. We are a global team, connected across multiple industries, and united by a common Purpose: To Make Markets Better and Empower Bold Ideas. Our Mission We power capital and commodity markets with client-centric, technology-driven global solutions. Our Vision To be an indispensable solution for companies around the world to raise capital and the preferred destination for traders and investors to prosper. TMX Group companies includes: Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Trust, Montréal Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, Shorcan, CDCC, CDS, TMX Datalinx, TMX Insights and Trayport.
