Executive Compensation Director
CohesityAbout the role
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.
Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.
Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Executive Compensation expert to own and drive our executive compensation and equity programs end-to-end. Reporting to the GVP of Total Rewards, this role sits at the center of our most consequential rewards decisions — from developing our Compensation Committee strategy to designing the equity programs that attract and retain top executive talent. You will be a trusted advisor, analyst, and a hands-on operator who thrives in a fast-moving environment.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
Compensation Committee Leadership
Lead the preparation and delivery of Compensation Committee materials to executive staff in close partnership with the GVP of Total Rewards.
Own the narrative, analysis, and design of all executive pay materials from first draft through final presentation.
Ensure decks are analytically rigorous, visually clear, and defensible to a board audience.
Executive Compensation Program Ownership
Drive the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of executive compensation programs globally.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on pay philosophy, market competitiveness, and program effectiveness.
Proactively identify gaps and opportunities and bring forward recommendations with supporting analysis.
Market Analysis & External Partnership
Lead market benchmarking efforts in collaboration with our executive compensation consulting firm.
Manage the external consulting relationship — set scope, direct analysis, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Monitor market trends and peer practices to ensure our programs remain competitive and aligned with business strategy.
Equity Strategy & Plan Design
Lead our equity strategy — analyze current program effectiveness and make recommendations on plan design, grant practices, and equity mix.
Model equity plan scenarios and assess dilution, share pool utilization, and competitive positioning.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Stock Administration to ensure programs are operationally sound and compliant.
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