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Why You Will Love This Organization
Our client is a well-established, federally regulated financial institution specializing in innovative property ownership solutions for Canadians. With nearly four decades of success, this organization has become the market leader in providing secure, accessible, and flexible financial options that empower homeowners to enjoy greater financial freedom in retirement.
Through a combination of direct-to-consumer outreach and a strong nationwide referral partner network, including major financial institutions, credit unions, mortgage professionals, and financial advisors, this organization has built a trusted reputation and continues to grow with purpose and integrity

The Impact You Will Have
As the Compensation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing, delivering, and governing compensation and equity programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent across Canada. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, you’ll serve as the organization’s compensation subject matter expert, bringing data-driven insights, equity program management, and executive compensation expertise to support strategic growth and regulatory compliance.
This individual contributor role offers significant exposure and growth potential for someone passionate about building and optimizing compensation programs in a fast-paced, forward-thinking financial institution.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement competitive compensation programs aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Manage executive compensation and board reporting, including proxy-level materials and long-term incentive programs.
• Administer and oversee equity-based compensation plans, including stock options and executive equity structures.
• Conduct market benchmarking and maintain salary structures through industry survey data and analysis.
• Evaluate jobs and perform ad hoc market pricing for key positions, ensuring equity and consistency.
• Partner with Sales Leadership to manage and optimize sales incentive programs.
• Lead the annual compensation cycle for merit and bonus reviews, collaborating with HR and Finance teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal Pay Equity, banking regulations, and tax laws.
• Liaise with HRBPs, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure high-quality program delivery and data accuracy.
• Create and deliver employee communication and training to enhance understanding of total rewards programs.
• Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including cap table management and equity reporting.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation or total rewards, preferably within financial services.
• Proven experience in both executive and broad-based compensation is required.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCP, CECP, CEP) are considered strong assets.
• Deep understanding of job evaluation, salary structure design, and equity compensation.
• Proficiency with Workday, Dayforce, Shareworks, and advanced Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage compensation programs for IPO-readiness or publicly traded environments.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen, discretion, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Work Environment

• Location: Toronto, ON
• Hybrid: 3 days per week in-office
• Culture: Flat, agile, and collaborative – ideal for professionals who thrive in hands-on, builder-oriented environments.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE
This search is being conducted confidentially. Details regarding the organization and its operations will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
  
JOB VACANCY STATUS
This role is currently vacant, and the organization is accepting applications with the intention to hire as soon as possible.   [OR This position will become vacant shortly, and we are accepting confidential applications in advance of that vacancy.  OR This role is part of an ongoing talent pipeline and is considered an ‘evergreen’ posting - applicants may be contacted for current or future opportunities.]
  
HIRING RANGE
The anticipated hiring range for this role is an annual salary of $0 - $0.  [Add in other relevant compensation details as discussed and agreed upon with client].
  
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY RECRUITERS & HIRING MANAGERS
At The Talent Company, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. While we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for limited administrative purposes (such as writing creative outreach messages, summarizing interview notes or transcribing reference checks) AI is never the decision maker. Resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our recruiters, and all hiring decisions are made by people who bring judgment, care, and expertise to each match.  If a client’s recruitment process involves a greater degree of AI use during their own interviews or assessments, we will communicate that to short-listed candidates, so they are aware in advance. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.
  
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY CANDIDATES
We recognize that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their job search, for example to refine writing style or gather research. While this can be appropriate, the information you provide in your resume, screening questions, and interviews must always be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge, and competencies. AI should never be used to create or exaggerate credentials. Our goal is to understand the real you – your skills, your story, and your potential – so that we can make the best possible match between you and the organizations we serve.
  
ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIVITY
At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities and all other categories protected by law. 
  
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing lauren.maharaj@thetalent.co if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey.
  

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