Sr Executive Compensation Analyst

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a n 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.

F inancial Modeling & Analytical Infrastructure

• Build and maintain executive compensation and equity models that support planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that surface real-time program insights to HR and business leadership.

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of all compensation data and processes.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Compensation Committee materials are delivered on time, with sharp analysis and a clear point of view .

• Our executive pay programs are competitive, clearly understood by stakeholders, and aligned to business outcomes.

• Equity strategy recommendations are data-driven and adopted, with measurable improvements to program design and utilization.

• Market analysis is proactive insights are surfaced before we need them, not just in response to requests.

• Operational processes are documented, scalable, and do not require heroics to execute each cycle.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 1 0 + years of experience in Compensation, with at least 5 years focused on executive compensation and equity program design and delivery.

• Proven track record presenting to or preparing materials for Compensation Committees or senior leadership.

• Experience managing relationships with external compensation consultants and driving deliverables.

• Expert-level financial modeling skills; able to build complex equity and compensation models from scratch.

• Strong executive presence you can hold your own with the C-suite and translate data into business language.

• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail; you catch what others miss.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarit y .

• Excellent project and time management skills; you can run multiple workstreams simultaneously in a high paced environment .

Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidates skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)

Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.