Vice President, Compensation & Benefits

About the Company: Well-regarded investment management firm offering diverse products & services Industry Financial Services Type Public Company Founded 2008 Employees 501-1000 Categories Asset Management Investing Finance Financial Advisers Consulting & Professional Services Financial Services Brokerage Investment Banking Advice Venture Capital Specialtiesinvestors have an array of needs as they look to the horizon and virtus offers a variety of investment styles and multiple disciplines to meet those needs.

About the Role: The Company is seeking a Vice President of Compensation and Benefits to provide strategic leadership across compensation, benefits, payroll, and total rewards. The role includes developing and executing total rewards strategy, leading and developing a professional team, and overseeing compensation planning, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive programs, and compensation governance. The Vice President will partner with senior leaders and Finance on talent and business decisions, support executive compensation analysis, and oversee employee benefits, retirement, wellbeing programs, and payroll controls. Responsibilities also include using data to guide recommendations, maintaining compliance and governance, managing external partner relationships, and supporting international employee needs and strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and approximately eight or more years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, including meaningful compensation experience in financial services. People-management experience and expertise in compensation planning, benchmarking, salary structures, incentive programs, and job evaluation are required. Applicants should have working knowledge of employee benefits, retirement programs, and related governance, with exposure to executive compensation and committee materials preferred. Strong analytical, communication, judgment, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders and external advisors and balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. Hiring Manager Title Chief Human Resources Officer FunctionsHuman Resources