Executive Pay & Governance Delivery Consultant

Posting Expiration 6/30/2026

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than .

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

  • Organizational Strategy
  • Assessment and Succession
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Leadership Development
  • Rewards and Benefits
OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential. Korn Ferry is seeking an Associate Consultant / Consultant to work on project teams together with senior executive pay practitioners to deliver Executive Pay and Reward custom solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

Associate Consultants / Consultants are expected to work on technical development and proposal of client solutions, and development of internal project plans and execution of approved project plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver high quality work that meets expectations for timeliness, accuracy and completeness.
  • Support projects or work-streams within a complex program and/or support relationship development as part of an account.
  • Support resource planning for projects, recognizing when additional resources and/or expertise is needed and managing their involvement in the project.
  • Support the design or development of solutions for clients by working as part of a client or opportunity team.
  • Conduct research and analytics, including peer group review / development, competitive pay assessments, incentive design, pay-for-performance assessments, realizable pay, proxy advisory voting guidelines, Say-on-Pay, relevant tax regulations, relevant securities regulations etc.
  • Serve as the day-to-day contact for clients managing internal and external client expectations and satisfaction.
  • Interact with executives and / or board members of the client for technical support
  • Support mid- and senior-level Executive Pay & Governance colleagues on large, complex projects.
  • Conducting background research, proposal writing, shaping opportunities, pitch preparation and opportunity spotting in clients.
  • Participate in client planning and leading of parts of presentations in own expertise area(s).
  • Support related proposal writing.
  • Work with and coordinate activities with colleagues across teams.
  • Proactively develop internal relationships outside of team/office including other knowledge experts.
  • Capable of identifying opportunities for other KF practices and providing high level descriptions of these services to clients.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
  • A minimum of four years of experience in executive compensation and rewards, either within a professional services consulting firm or in an internal role.
  • Must have experience interacting with senior executives and boards of directors.
  • Must be a Canadian resident able to work in Canada.
  • Must have excellent English written and verbal communications skills.
  • Experience with the full Microsoft Business suite with excellent expertise in the use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
  • Applicants must be in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to be in-office as required in a hybrid role.
EDUCATION
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Finance is required. Master’s degree or equivalent is preferred
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Korn Ferry Benefits

Korn Ferry offers employee benefits that currently include an Extended Health and Dental program, and online Digital Medical, Mental Health and Pediatric support programs.
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