Description
Capital One is looking for a Director, Equity Compensation to join their Executive Compensation team, part of Enterprise Human Resources. The role will oversee the development and delivery of the Company's global equity compensation programs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver global equity compensation programs, assessing their competitiveness, effectiveness, legal and regulatory compliance, and alignment with shareholder interests.
- Guide and empower the equity and special compensation team in executing the administration of long-term incentive plans, stock purchase plans, special compensation, and executive compensation initiatives.
- Partner with Corporate Compensation Design and Executive Compensation teams on equity program design elements.
- Deliver clear, data-driven materials, analyses, and actionable recommendations to support senior leaders and Compensation Committee discussions.
- Lead equity compensation efforts for acquisitions, including due diligence and equity award conversion plan options.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure equity compensation compliance.
- Maintain oversight for stock plan data provided for regulatory filings and facilitate equity plan reserve increases.
- Monitor and analyse changes to proxy advisor policy changes, legislative changes, and SEC rules/disclosure.
- Provide governance oversight and evolution of stock ownership requirements for senior executives.
- Provide consultation to Compensation leadership on equity compensation processes, policies, and system solutions.
- Provide analytical and technical support in the delivery of all equity programs.
- Facilitate deferred compensation deferrals for the Board of Directors.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance compensation processes and optimise reporting through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools.
People Leadership:
- Lead a team of up to 6 associates.
- Lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver enhancements to compensation products and experiences.
- Foster an inclusive culture through attracting, actively developing, and supporting talent.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to navigate a large matrixed organisation.
- Strong partnership building skills.
- Problem-solving capabilities.
- Data synthesis and analysis skills.
- Results-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or military experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in Equity Design and Administration, Executive Compensation, Finance, or a combination.
- At least 5 years of people management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives at a Fortune 100 company.
- Experience with Workday.
- Client-facing or consulting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Products.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources.
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP).
- Experience using AI and/or technology such as Gemini or Claude Code.
Salary Information:
- McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 per year.
- Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 per year.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits.