Executive Compensation Analyst

About the Role

• Role Type: Full-time, early-career consulting role
• Program: Structured two-year Analyst development program
• Start Timing: Late June / early July
• Locations: Wellesley, MA, Houston, TX, Chicago, IL

The Opportunity

Pearl Meyer is seeking an intellectually curious, analytically strong Compensation Analyst energized by solving complex business challenges. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced consultants, gain exposure to senior executives and boards of directors, and contribute to high-impact client engagements across industries. As an integral member of client teams within the Executive Compensation Consulting Practice, you will advise organizations on executive compensation and related business and leadership issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex business problems by conducting research on executive compensation programs and practices.
• Analyze company performance, executive compensation, governance, and market data to identify insights.
• Evaluate and synthesize complex datasets, identify trends, and translate analytical findings into clear business implications.
• Develop client-ready deliverables, including thoughtful visualizations, presentations, and reports.
• Contribute to customized analyses and materials supporting executive compensation decisions.
• Build broad consulting experience across industries, company sizes, and stages of growth.
• Learn analytical, communication, business, and client-management skills through hands-on project work and coaching.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, analytical tools.
• Preferred Experience: Compensation data, financial analysis, market research, or consulting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, data analytics, human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field.
• Skills:
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Comfort working with data.
• Curiosity about how business strategy, leadership, governance, and compensation intersect.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 USD per year.
• Incentive: Eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

• Health and Welfare: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).
• Leave: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off.
• Retirement: Savings Plan (401k).