Senior Principal, Executive Compensation Consulting Practice Lead, Hong Kong

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As part of our continued commitment to excellence, Mercer are seeking a dynamic and visionary senior remuneration consultant to lead and elevate the Executive Compensation and Board Advisory team for Hong Kong.  Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team to shape the future of executive compensation consulting.

Senior Principal, Executive Compensation Consulting Practice Lead, Hong Kong

Overview:

Mercer's Career business helps clients navigate the Future of Work. With the strongest Workforce Insights database in the market, the team bring Rewards, Talent and Transformation expertise together to improve the way work works; from organization design to strategic workforce planning, identifying future work & skill requirements, strategic transformation and how to reward and incentivize employees in order to drive behaviors and actions leading to both personal and organizational success.  As part of this offering, the team provides exceptional consulting services in the area of Executive Compensation and Board Evaluation.  With a proven track record of driving success for our clients, they deliver innovative solutions that empower organizations to attract, retain, and motivate top-tier executive talent.

To continue to build on the foundation of the practice, Mercer are seeking an experienced and qualified consulting leader to join the organization in Hong Kong.  As the lead for the Executive Compensation Consulting Practice for Hong Kong you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm's executive compensation services covering several key areas to drive performance and growth of this key practice area in the market.

The role reports to the Career Business Leader, Asia and will be a member of the practice leadership team as well as play a broader leadership role across Mercer’s business in Hong Kong.   

What can you expect?

Leadership and Vision:

• Spearhead the development and execution of the practice's strategic vision, driving growth, profitability, and market leadership.
• Inspire and guide a team of exceptional consultants, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Establish yourself as a thought leader and industry expert, representing the firm in key conferences and events.

Practice Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding our client base, and cultivating lasting relationships with existing clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' complex executive compensation challenges.
• Stay at the forefront of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to continuously enhance our service offerings.

Team Growth and Talent Development:

• Attract and recruit top-tier talent to build a diverse and high-performing team of supporting consultants.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to nurture and maximize the potential of team members.
• Create and grow a cohesive and motivated team that consistently delivers exceptional results and exceeds client expectations.

What you need to have:

• Has the skills and experiences to lead and grow an impactful Executive Compensation or Executive Rewards Consulting practice with significant level of board and C-Suite interaction, possibly within a reputable global consulting firm or similar environment.
• Demonstrated capabilities to lead and drive revenue generation and business development with a reputation in the market as a trusted advisor in this space.  
• Extensive experience in a consulting or corporate environment in executive compensation design, analysis, and implementation, with in-depth knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire, guide, and empower teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, coupled with the capacity to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, enabling effective interactions with clients, C-suite executives, and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional, Global Remuneration Profession, or Certified Executive Compensation Professional are advantageous but not required.

What makes you stand out?  

• Curious and open. Asks great questions and shows a hunger to learn for everyone at all levels.
• Influential. Has impact with a senior audience.   Conveys written and verbal messages effectively to various audiences, adapting approach as appropriate.  Displays sound listening and comprehensive skills.
• Strategic Leadership.  Defines, evaluates and communicates long and medium-term objectives for defined clients.  Focuses activities on the achievement of a vision or desired long-term outcome. 
• Results Focused. Expertise in delivering quality and consistently strong results
• Innovation.  Develops new and alternative approaches to existing practices, creates new or improved processes, solutions, products and services. Maintains an openness to experiment with alternative approaches. 
• Collaboration. Acts as a connector across the organization, bring colleagues together to bring the best of the enterprise to client solutions.
• Decision Making.  Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probably consequences.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us

Mercer

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter