Executive Compensation Consultant

• →Advise on the design of executive compensation programs:  base salary, annual and long-term incentives, equity plans, MIPs, and severance arrangements 
• →Develop and articulate compensation philosophy frameworks that align pay structure with business objectives, shareholder interests, and governance standards 
• →Model incentive plan scenarios: stress-testing pay-for-performance alignment, cost impacts, and dilution effects across a range of business outcomes 
• →Conduct compensation risk assessments and advise on clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and anti-hedging provisions 
• →Guide clients through compensation design in the context of IPOs, M&A, restructurings, and PE-backed management incentive plans 
• →Advise on severance, change-in-control provisions, and executive succession planning in deal and transition contexts 
• →Support post-merger integration on executive compensation harmonization and retention program design 
• →Draft and review plan documents, term sheets, offer letters, and employment agreements related to executive compensation 
• →Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, modeling, and deliverable production.  Sterlington is an AI-first firm and expects fluency, not familiarity

• 5+ years in executive compensation consulting, compensation committee advisory, investment banking (comp-focused), Big 4, or a specialist executive pay firm 

• JD, MBA, or CPA — or equivalent demonstrated expertise in tax/legal dimensions of executive pay 

• Experience with technology, life sciences, or high-growth private company clients 

• Deep knowledge of executive pay design across public and/or private/pre-IPO company contexts — including equity incentive structures, performance metrics, and governance frameworks 

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel; fluency with proxy data tools (Equilar, ISS Analytics, Radford, or equivalent) 

• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously in a remote-first environment 

• Demonstrated fluency with AI tools in professional work — Sterlington's AI-first mandate is non-negotiable across all roles 

At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.