Director, Compensation - Equity Compensation

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary
$230,400–$263,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Similar $235k
This role $247k
$170k most similar roles pay here $290k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $200,500–$269,512 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $247k versus about $235k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 836 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 829 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Compensation - Equity Compensation

Director, Compensation - Equity Compensation joins the Executive Compensation team within Enterprise Human Resources to oversee the development and delivery of global equity compensation programs. This role leads the Equity & Special Compensation team, managing enterprise-wide strategy, analysis of equity trends, grant oversight, risk management, and corporate plan provider relationships. The position involves designing award vehicles, determining eligibility and vesting schedules, and preparing data for SEC filings like Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Key responsibilities include leading acquisition due diligence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing stock ownership requirements for senior executives. Required skills include expertise in equity design, executive compensation, and financial analysis. The role utilizes Workday, Microsoft Excel, Google Products, and AI tools like Gemini or Claude Code to optimize reporting and automate processes while solving complex problems within a large matrixed organization.

What you'll do

  • Oversee the development and delivery of global equity compensation programs for competitiveness and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead a team of associates in executing long-term incentive plans, stock purchase plans, and executive initiatives.
  • Provide data-driven analysis and recommendations to support senior leadership and Compensation Committee discussions.
  • Act as the equity lead for acquisitions, including due diligence and conversion plan execution.
  • Manage relationships with corporate equity providers and internal partners like Legal, Finance, and Tax.
  • Oversee stock plan data reporting for SEC filings, proxy statements, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and analyze changes to proxy advisor policies, legislative updates, and SEC rules.
  • Identify and implement process improvements through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
  • At least 7 years of experience in Equity Design and Administration, Executive Compensation, Finance, or a combination.
  • At least 5 years of people management experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading large cross-functional initiatives at a Fortune 100 company (preferred).
  • At least 3 years of experience with Workday (preferred).
  • At least 3 years of experience in client facing or consulting roles (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Products (preferred).
  • Master's Degree, Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification, or experience using AI tools to solve business problems (preferred).

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