Senior Reward Lead
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Manchester City, Greater Manchester
Permanent
Ref: 32636
We are supporting our client, a well-known retail bank, in their search for a Senior Remuneration Specialist to join their team.
You will be tasked in the development and direction of the Total Reward Strategy and Performance culture across the Bank, through Reward, Recognition, Risk Adjustment and Performance Management interventions that attract, retain engage and motivate colleagues within a defined risk and cost appetite.
You will also ensure the Banks remuneration Policies are compliant with the PRA/FCA regulations and that regulatory governance activity is managed appropriately.
Additionally you will be responsible in the oversight of the delivery of a best in class, robust and cost effective people acquisition strategy.
On a day to day basis you will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing the Total Reward Strategy ensuring coherence with the overall employee proposition and alignment with organisational strategy, plans and budgets. This includes the development and implementation of incentive plans including LTIPs and AIPs
- Providing expert advice to Chief People Officer, Executive Committee, Bank Remuneration Committee, Pension Risk Oversight Committee.
- Coaching the Human Resources function/senior managers on reward/performance issues.
- Managing the risk management framework in relation to your role
- Managing relationships with regulators and other external bodies
- Maintenance of Reward legislation register ensuring adherence and best practice
This role is integral to building a robust Remuneration strategy for a growing and building bank.
Certainly a stimulating position for the right Remuneration professional. If interested, please apply as soon as possible!
Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons β men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Reward Lead roles across BRUIN Financial's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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