Principal Associate, Executive Compensation

Capital One

Principal Associate for Executive Compensation designing and implementing competitive compensation programs. Collaborating with cross functional teams for senior executive compensation alignment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $131,300 - $149,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Executive Compensation analysis and program design, with a strong focus on benchmarking, compensation modeling, and compliance with relevant laws. Proficient in utilizing analytical tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance compensation strategies.

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Executive Compensation AnalysisCompensation ModelingAdvanced Excel SkillsCertified Compensation Professional (CCP)Benchmarking Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Compensation AnalysisFinancial ModelingData AnalysisPay AnalysisJob Leveling

Soft Skills

ConsultationCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsWorkdayBetterCompTableauSnowflake

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Industry Keywords

Executive CompensationCorporate CompensationBenchmarkingCompensation ProgramsFederal Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform deep analysis on designing and implementing competitive executive compensation programs through benchmarking, market research, etc.
Lead annual processes such as benchmarking, compensation focal cycles, etc.
Consult on compensation matters with Human Resources Business Partners
Research and formulate recommendations on external and internal employment offers, job leveling, and compensation programs through the use of surveys and internal compensation tools
Lead ad-hoc and recurring analytical projects such as compression studies, pay cliff analyses, etc.
Create internal and client-facing tools to further enhance the simplicity and transparency of our programs
Partner with cross functional teams to deliver against business intent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 3 years of experience in Compensation or at least 3 years of experience in Finance or at least 3 years of experience in Analytics, or a combination
At least 2 years of experience in Excel or Google Sheets
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources (preferred)
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) (preferred)
5+ years of experience in Executive Compensation or Corporate Compensation or 5+ years of experience in Finance or 5+ years of experience in Analytics, or a combination (preferred)
5+ years of experience building compensation models and conducting pay analysis (preferred)
2+ year of experience with Workday (preferred)
2+ year of experience with Proxy Statement creation (preferred)
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (e.g., financial modeling, array functions) (preferred)
Knowledge of human resources and compensation including knowledge of relevant Federal, State, Local laws/regulations relating to compensation (preferred)
Experience with benchmarking tools (BetterComp) or reporting tools (Tableau, Snowflake) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance based incentive compensation
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being