Reward Manager - Financial Services - London/Manchester

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

About EY Tax

EY Tax is a market leader, renowned for delivering sustainable growth and empowering our people to shape their own careers. Our diverse, collaborative team advises on high-profile transactions, combining technical expertise, innovation and a genuine focus on continuous development. Join us to work on challenging, multi-country projects in a supportive, dynamic environment where your impact truly matters.

The Opportunity:

We are now looking for an experienced Reward Manager to join the FS Reward team. EY’s People Advisory Services Tax team is proud to partner with the world’s leading Financial Services organisations, harnessing the power of their people and enabling them to perform at their best. There has never been a more exciting time to be working with clients who rely on us to deliver high‑quality technical and strategic reward services.

The working environment is dynamic and collaborative, offering excellent opportunities to contribute, grow and develop your skills. Working in the Reward team at EY provides early exposure to clients, involvement in day‑to‑day relationship management, and the chance to work across a wide range of issues and engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Navigate a dynamic and complex regulatory change environment.
• Transform reward programmes to attract, retain, and motivate employees with the skills needed to thrive in the future talent landscape.
• Optimise reward programmes to deliver an excellent employee experience and achieve a strong return on investment for clients.
• Drive progress on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities through remuneration.
• Ensure compliance with evolving pay‑equity requirements and embed DE&I across all reward and performance activity.
• Design and implement awards that incentivise business strategy and corporate activity.
• Contribute to and lead projects across a diverse range of complex engagements within the Financial Services sector.
• Produce innovative insights and adapt methodologies to meet clients’ specific needs.
• Proactively manage stakeholder relationships and build trusted client relationships.
• Identify new opportunities, contribute to proposals, and support wider business development activities.
• Navigate the operational complexities and risk management of client engagements.
• Coach, support and provide learning opportunities for junior team members.
• Contribute to wider strategic initiatives that support EY’s growth agenda.
• Partner with other EY service lines to ensure reward and HR considerations are embedded across client engagements.
• Lead Reward Optimisation assessments, analysing quantitative and qualitative data to generate key insights.
• Provide interpretations and technical advice relating to the UK’s regulated environment for Financial Services.
• Support clients in identifying and designing changes to components of their Reward Value Proposition.
• Assist clients in producing public disclosures, calculating their Gender Pay Gap and other pay ratios, and aligning with regulatory and disclosure requirements.

Skills and Attributes for Succes

• Highly numerate, with the ability to write in a compelling yet succinct style.
• Consulting background, ideally gained within a professional services environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to extract insights quickly from a variety of data sources.
• Thought leadership mindset with a desire to challenge established practices.
• Skilled in project management and able to work collaboratively to maximise team performance.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure, delivering pragmatic solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Strong presenter and verbal communicator, able to convey complex messages with credibility and impact.
• Experience working in Reward within a regulated sector (ideally Financial Services).
• A strong understanding and passion for the role of Reward in shaping the future people agenda.
• Strong numerical skills.

What we Offer

At EY, we’ll help you develop future-focused skills and gain world-class experiences. You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment and supported by a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams that fuel your extraordinary talents.

• Global Exposure: Work with international clients and teams across EY’s global network.
• Career Progression: Develop new skills, take on leadership roles, and grow your career.
• Support & Coaching: Learn from industry experts and be mentored by senior leaders.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and work-life balance. Two days in the office. 
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, benefits, and exclusive EY perks.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that celebrates diversity and authenticity.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Apply now!  

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