At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Director, Executive Compensation
Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)
Strong preference for South Florida-based candidates due to regular interaction with executive leadership, the Compensation Committee, and Board of Directors.
Shape Executive Compensation Strategy at World Fuel
World Fuel is seeking a seasoned executive compensation leader to serve as the organization's subject matter expert for executive compensation strategy, governance, and long-term incentive design.
This highly visible role will partner directly with the CHRO, executive leadership team, Compensation Committee, and Board of Directors to develop and execute executive compensation programs that attract, retain, and motivate senior leaders while aligning performance with shareholder interests.
The ideal candidate brings recent public company executive compensation experience and a proven track record advising executive leadership and Board members on executive pay strategy, incentive design, governance, regulatory requirements, and market trends. This individual must have the confidence, credibility, and executive presence to serve as a trusted advisor and challenge thinking when necessary while providing thoughtful, data-driven recommendations.
This is a unique opportunity to influence compensation decisions at the highest levels of the organization and shape the future direction of executive rewards at a dynamic global company.
What You'll Do
Lead Executive Compensation Strategy
- Serve as the company's lead expert for executive compensation strategy, philosophy, and program design.
- Develop and evolve executive compensation programs that support business objectives, shareholder alignment, and talent retention.
- Advise leadership on base salary, annual incentive, long-term incentive, equity, and executive rewards strategy.
- Evaluate market trends, competitive practices, governance considerations, and investor expectations to ensure programs remain effective and competitive.
- Provide strategic recommendations regarding executive compensation structures, incentive opportunities, and future-state program design.
Advise Executive Leadership and the Board
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CHRO, executive leadership team, Compensation Committee, and Board of Directors.
- Prepare executive-level analyses, recommendations, and briefing materials for Board and Committee meetings.
- Present complex compensation matters in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to senior stakeholders.
- Provide expert guidance on executive compensation decisions, emerging market trends, and governance considerations.
- Build credibility and influence with executive leadership through sound judgment, business acumen, and deep subject matter expertise.
Lead Executive Equity and Long-Term Incentive Programs
- Oversee the design, administration, and governance of long-term incentive and equity compensation programs.
- Evaluate and recommend equity strategies that support retention, performance, and shareholder value creation.
- Manage executive equity programs, including restricted stock, performance-based awards, stock options, and other long-term incentive vehicles.
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Payroll, Accounting, and Tax teams on equity-related matters.
Governance, Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, executive compensation disclosure requirements, equity plan provisions, tax regulations, and corporate governance standards.
- Lead executive compensation support for proxy statement preparation, including Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) and related disclosures.
- Support Compensation Committee governance processes and Board reporting requirements.
- Monitor evolving regulatory and governance developments and provide proactive recommendations to leadership.
Analytics and Strategic Insights
- Lead executive compensation benchmarking, modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Assess the effectiveness of compensation programs and recommend improvements based on market data and business needs.
- Partner with external compensation consultants and advisors to evaluate executive compensation practices and trends.
- Deliver meaningful insights that support informed executive compensation decisions.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive compensation experience with significant focus on executive compensation.
- Recent executive compensation experience supporting a publicly traded company, including executive compensation strategy, Compensation Committee governance, executive compensation disclosures, and long-term incentive programs.
- Demonstrated experience developing, executing, and advising on executive compensation strategy and program design.
- Experience presenting executive compensation recommendations to Compensation Committees, Boards of Directors, and executive leadership teams.
- Deep expertise in executive compensation, equity programs, long-term incentives, corporate governance, proxy disclosures, and SEC requirements.
- Strong financial, analytical, and compensation modeling skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities.
- Ability to confidently engage with and advise senior executives and Board members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading executive compensation programs for a publicly traded global organization.
- Direct experience supporting proxy statement development and CD&A preparation.
- Experience working with external compensation consulting firms and independent compensation advisors.
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Equity Professional (CEP), or similar designation.
- Experience navigating complex executive compensation matters in a highly regulated governance environment.
Success in This Role
The successful candidate will be recognized as the company's trusted executive compensation expert.
They will:
- Bring a strategic and forward-looking perspective to executive rewards.
- Earn credibility quickly with executive leadership and Board members.
- Confidently provide recommendations and challenge assumptions when appropriate.
- Balance shareholder alignment, governance expectations, and talent considerations.
- Translate complex compensation and regulatory topics into actionable business recommendations.
- Influence executive compensation decisions through expertise, insight, and strong executive presence.
Why Join World Fuel?
- Partner directly with the CHRO, executive leadership team, Compensation Committee, and Board of Directors.
- Serve as the organization's executive compensation subject matter expert.
- Influence executive compensation strategy at a publicly traded global company.
- Lead high-impact discussions on executive rewards, governance, and long-term incentives.
- Help shape the future of leadership compensation and shareholder alignment.
- Join a collaborative organization focused on growth, transformation, and excellence.
If you are an executive compensation leader who thrives in a highly visible environment and enjoys advising senior leaders and Boards on complex compensation matters, we encourage you to apply.
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World Fuel is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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