Who are we?
FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever- evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
As FalconX’s Compensation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, implementing and executing our compensation philosophy. We're looking for someone analytical, detail-oriented, with strong program management skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment. You'll play a key role in improving our compensation processes and helping us scale effectively for the future. You will own day to day compensation operations, analytics, and program execution.Key Responsibilities include:
Ownership of Compensation OperationsLead the design, implementation and management of global compensation processes, including annual planning, quantitative analysis, modeling and reporting.
- Own day to day compensation program execution
- Conduct global market benchmarking and peer equity analysis to update compensation bands and equity framework
- Maintain internal equity across teams while ensuring external competitiveness
- Manage total rewards communication, including offer letters,promotion letters and year-end messaging, with a focus on transparency and scalability
- Help field employee questions and provide compensation education
- Drive job code audits and role alignment to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Develop and maintain tools to enhance efficiency of programs
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices by conducting research
- Consultative Partnering:
- Partner with Finance and leadership to design and administer sales, markets and corporate bonus plans that align with performance outcomes
- Serve as a trusted advisor to recruiting and hiring managers, on compensation decisions, including new hire offers, promotions, counteroffers, and top talent retention initiatives
- Collaborate with Talent and People Operations teams to optimize processes
Strategic Projects
- Collaborate with Compensation Consultant on special projects and data modeling to inform long-term compensation strategy.
- Provide input and execution support for budget planning, pay equity studies, and compensation program evolution.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of progressive experience in compensation; Experience with Radford and McLagan is a plus.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and draw actionable insights.
- Strong understanding of equity programs, incentive plans, and global compensation practices.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a global team.
- Nice to have: Experience in global compensation practices and regulatory environments
The base pay for this role is expected to be between $153,000 to $207,000 in the New York City and San Francisco Bay Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as location, skillset, experience, qualifications and the level at which the candidate is hired.
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Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.
FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.
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