Alternative Investment Compensation Manager

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About the Department/ Team:

Human Resources plays a critical role in enabling firm-wide strategic initiatives by cultivating an environment where talented people thrive, with a focus on best-in-class employee experience. We attract and develop high-performing, diverse talent whose skills are aligned with delivering meaningful business outcomes.

Our Compensation team is integral to this mission, designing and implementing competitive, equitable, and market-aligned pay programs that drive employee engagement and retention. Through data-driven analysis and strategic insight, we ensure compensation practices support business goals while promoting fairness and transparency. By fostering an inclusive and engaging culture, we empower teams to collaborate, innovate, and act like owners for all stakeholders. Our professionals serve as trusted global advisors and partners to deliver strategic solutions to all areas of the business.
 

About the Role:

The Alternative Investment Compensation Manager is responsible for designing, managing, and analyzing compensation programs for professionals in alternative investment roles, including private equity, hedge funds, real assets, and other non-traditional asset classes. This role ensures alignment with firm-wide compensation philosophy, regulatory requirements, and market competitiveness, while supporting talent attraction, retention, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compensation Strategy & Design

• Develop and implement compensation frameworks tailored to alternative investment professionals.

• Partner with senior leadership to align compensation structures with business objectives and investment performance.

• Design incentive plans including carried interest, co-investment programs, deferred compensation, and performance bonuses

• Market Benchmarking & Analysis

• Conduct market research and benchmarking using compensation surveys and proprietary data.

• Analyze compensation trends across private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative asset classes.

• Provide insights and recommendations to ensure competitive positioning.

• Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compensation programs comply with relevant regulations (e.g., SEC, IRS, ERISA).

• Support audit and risk management processes related to compensation governance.

• Maintain documentation and controls for compensation-related policies and procedures.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to support compensation planning and execution.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on alternative investment compensation structures.

• Communicate complex compensation concepts clearly to stakeholders.

• Operational Excellence

• Manage compensation data, reporting, and analytics for alternative investment teams.

• Support annual compensation review cycles, including budgeting, modeling, and approvals.

• Leverage technology and tools to streamline compensation processes.

Requirements of the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Human Resources, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 5–10+ years of experience in compensation, finance, or investment management, with a focus on alternative investments.

• Strong understanding of carried interest, co-investment, and incentive structures.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, compensation modeling, and data analytics.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

• Experience with compensation survey providers (e.g., McLagan, Mercer, Preqin) is a plus.

• Familiarity with EWM Global platform and its functionalities, including portfolio accounting, performance measurement, and reporting tools, is a plus

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complex compensation structures.

• Collaborative and solutions-oriented with a high level of integrity and discretion.

The salary range for this position in NYC is $150,000 - $175,000/year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience and location.

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.