Compensation & Benefits Manager (d/f/m) at Solaris

Solaris is a tech company with a full German banking license. Our Banking-as-a-Service platform enables businesses to offer their own financial products. With our straightforward APIs, our partners can access and integrate a wide range of solutions such as digital banking, payments, cards, identification and lending services. As a market leader we are driven by bringing transformational change to the financial services industry.

We love what we do and we love our team. We are 700+ people from over 70 nationalities - a unique blend of techies, fintech enthusiasts, bankers and entrepreneurs from various industries. Our routines are built around genuinely valuing and exchanging different perspectives as well as actively sharing knowledge as we drive our business as a team. We believe and invest in personal growth.

Your Role 

• Developing and executing a compensation and benefits strategy that is competitive, compliant, and aligns with company goals within the highly regulated banking environment.
• Advising senior leadership on compensation and benefits trends and performing in-depth analysis to ensure data-driven business decisions.
• Managing and overseeing regular compensation cycles, including budgeting, salary adjustments, bonuses, and equity distributions.
• Administering the equity management platform (Shareworks) and leading equity management initiatives to establish fair and competitive compensation.
• Conducting job mapping and evaluation to define roles, responsibilities, and the value of positions within the organization.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and refine compensation policies and projects that support business transformation and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring that all practices are compliant with German and European regulations, including KWG (Kreditwesengesetz), IVV
• (Institutsvergütungsverordnung), EU regulatory frameworks, and relevant aspects of European Employment Law.
• Preparing detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
  
  

We'd love to see 

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

Hard skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in a compensation and benefits role in EMEA.
• Background in a highly regulated environment, preferably banking or financial services, with hands-on experience in creating policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in reporting, building compensation models, conducting compensation analysis, performing salary benchmarking, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of German and European compensation laws and regulations, including banking-specific regulations.
• Experience in equity management and equity management tools.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, HR reporting tools, and other data analytics and visualization tools is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German.

Soft skills:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to visualize data effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex compensation matters to senior leadership clearly and concisely.
• A hands-on attitude, with strong problem-solving skills, capable of adapting to changing regulatory landscapes and business needs.

Benefits 

• We have a "remote-friendly" working arrangement
• Home office budget
• Learning & Development budget
• Transparent framework to support your career goals
• Competitive salary

While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us.

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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