Executive Compensation Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the executive compensation opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for fX solutions to MS corporate, banks and Financial institutions (hedge Funds, Real Money, Sovereign Wealth Funds).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with managing compensation plans outside of the US
• Expertise in employer stock incentive plans for domestic and foreign employee groups
• Strong business and financial acumen and confident presence with senior management
• Strategic, innovative and forward-looking thinker
• Excellent communication, data and analytical skills
• Strong process creation, implementation, and execution experience
• Strong executive compensation technical expertise including public disclosure, equity programs, tax, and compliance
• Experience managing the ongoing operations of an equity incentive plan

In response to your job posting for executive compensation, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advanced analytical, peer review, and project management support for compensation reviews, which encompass competitive benchmarking, financial modeling and costing projections.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proxy/ External Reporting, including the preparation and/or management of key elements of the annual proxy statement including compensation tables and Compensation Discussion and Analysis reporting
• Analysis and administration of executive compensation programs including the annual bonus plan and long term incentive program
• Demonstrated performance/results, derived through work in compensation and benefits, human resources, information technology, accounting, finance or similarly-analytical field
• Preferred experience at a major professional services firm, Fortune 100 Tax, or Human Resources group
• Preferred experience working in international or global organization
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with and integrating large data sets from disparate HRIS and financial reporting systems
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and provide validation of results

Please consider me for the executive compensation opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for reporting and analytics to key stakeholders like HR, Finance, Legal, Communications and Total Rewards team members.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong experience in the preparation of materials and analysis for Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees
• Experience as head of the executive compensation function or as a strong “number two” in a Fortune 100 company
• Experience with compensation software tools
• Superior written and verbal communications skills, the polish, poise, and "executive presence" to effectively interact with key stakeholders at the most senior levels of the company
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with all levels of team members
• Prior experience selling to Tax and Human Resources professionals
• Proficient in Excel, SalesLogix, SalesForce.com, ACT!, or a similar prospect management tool
• Prior professional sales development training

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the executive compensation position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support for three functional teams; create purchase requisitions, schedule team meeting, book travel arrangements, prepare expense reports and PowerPoint presentations, and reconcile credit card statements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Has an in-depth understanding of clients/industries
• Experience analyzing business issues and identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex compensation challenges
• Experience working on the design and implementation of base pay programs, annual incentives, long-term incentives, and an understanding of global reward principles
• Passion for learning and a genuine interest in helping organizations achieve their objectives through their people strategy
• Demonstrates solid know how of the business context, economics, trends and dynamics of organizations
• Is recognized as a go-to person in a defined ‘major’ discipline and is able to scope, design and deliver non-standard solutions to meet client needs
• Applies and leverages curiosity and learning, quickly responding to changing business environments
• Knowledge of executive compensation programs & practices, and understanding of executive compensation laws and regulations

I would like to submit my application for the executive compensation opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support to the Finance & Accounting Department including maintenance of various Excel spreadsheets, running of standard accounting software reports, entering month-end journal entries, sorting and distributing incoming mail, maintaining invoice tracking log, assisting with filing of vendor invoices, and maintaining financial and commission binders for the CEO and CFO & COO.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Some or all Compensation Certification completed toward CCP
• Superior data collection, analysis and presentation
• Strong project management skills and process orientation
• Strong understanding of metrics, financial P&L, and cash management
• Knowledge of relevant regulations in the US and abroad
• Knowledge of compensation best practices and current market trends
• Advanced MS-Office suite experience, advanced Excel skills (use of V-lookups, and pivot tables) and strong PowerPoint skills in order to create presentations for management to facilitate decision making, preferred
• Knowledge of Oracle HRIS (or comparable software) preferred