U.S. Private Bank - Executive Advisory - Executive Director

Organization Description

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​ J.P. Morgan Private Advisory is a cross-disciplinary group of over 100 global specialists within the Private Bank who collaborate to deliver innovative and forward-thinking strategies, working closely with advisors to help clients make well-informed decisions and achieve their goals. 

The Senior Executive Compensation Advisor will join the Executive Advisory team within J.P. Morgan Private Advisory and report directly to the Head of Executive Advisory. This individual will be responsible for providing expert guidance, thought leadership, and actionable advice to advisors, clients, and prospects on executive compensation and benefits strategies for C-suite executives at private and public companies.

Job Responsibilities

• Work directly with C-suite executives and their advisors to address complex executive compensation and benefits matters, including equity-based compensation, deferred compensation, and incentive plan design.
• Provide guidance on the design, implementation, and optimization of executive compensation programs, including benchmarking, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Help scale executive compensation advice by equipping Private Bank advisors with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to conduct effective compensation conversations with their clients. Contribute to the ongoing strategy and growth of the executive compensation practice area by identifying opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and broader impact across the advisory team.
• Participate in and present at internal and external forums to share insights and best practices in executive compensation, helping clients and advisors navigate complex compensation arrangements.
• Partner with the Private Bank training team to create education for private bank advisors on foundational and advanced executive compensation concepts, plan design, and regulatory considerations.
• Drive a vision for thought leadership pieces, white papers, and client communications on executive compensation topics and market trends.
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in executive compensation and benefits, with a focus on both public and private company environments.
• Work closely with partners across the Private Bank and the firm—including legal, tax, human resources, and investment specialists—to deliver comprehensive executive compensation solutions that address regulatory, strategic, and financial objectives.
• Serve as a resource for clients and internal partners on technical aspects of executive compensation, including Section 409A, Section 280G, SEC disclosure requirements, and future relevant regulations.

Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 
• 8+ years of work experience in executive compensation and benefits, preferably advising C-suite executives at large private and public companies
• Deep knowledge of executive compensation structures, equity and incentive plans, deferred compensation, and related regulatory frameworks
• Strong research skills and the ability to publish findings on compensation and benefit issues and trends
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Hard working with ability to perform under pressure and multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Excellent listening and questioning skills to provide strategic advice
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required
• Willingness to travel as needed (20-30%)
• Experience with national law, accounting, or financial services firm preferred
• Experience with private company compensation structures preferred