VP Executive Compensation

We’re looking for a VP, Executive Compensation in our Denver, Colorado office.

Opening Date: 04/11/2026

End Date: 30/11/2026

The Vice President, Executive Compensation leads the design, governance and delivery of executive compensation programs. Working closely with the Managing Director, Global Reward and Chief People Officer, senior executives and other key stakeholders, this role develops innovative, performance-aligned frameworks that support business strategy, shareholder outcomes and strong governance.

The role requires exceptional analytical and financial acumen, persuasive communication skills and sound judgment when navigating complex, sensitive issues with senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Compensation Strategy, Design, & Execution

• Lead the design and evolution of annual bonus, long-term incentive and retention programs.
• Develop innovative solutions that align executive pay with business strategy, performance and shareholder expectations.
• Resolve complex compensation challenges by balancing market practice, internal equity and governance requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end administration of Liberty Global’s Equity Plan, including the platform, vendor relationships, award releases and taxation, and employment tax matters across all equity compensation.

Executive, Compensation Committee, & Board Materials

• Lead the preparation of high-quality executive, Board and Compensation Committee materials.
• Ensure recommendations are strategically focused, analytically robust and supported by a clear narrative.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to senior executives on executive compensation matters.
• Build effective relationships with executive leaders, Board committees, Legal, Finance, HR and external advisers.
• Communicate complex compensation matters clearly and persuasively to executive and Board audiences.
• May be required present to LG’s Executive Team and Board of Directors, as needed

M&A and Corporate Transactions

• Lead executive compensation workstreams for M&A and other corporate transactions, including:
  • Equity adjustments arising from IPOs, stock splits, dividends, spin-offs, split-offs and joint ventures.
  • Executive compensation due diligence.
  • Peer-group design and executive pay benchmarking.
  • Start-up and sign-on grants for founding executive teams.
  • Executive terms and conditions aligned with local regulations and market practice.

Liberty Growth Portfolio — Reward Advisory

• Partner with Liberty Growth executives, portfolio company CEOs and HR leaders to design reward programs aligned with growth and value creation.
• Advise on executive pay, retention arrangements and other reward programs across different stages of business maturity.
• Develop scalable frameworks and governance models for diverse investments and business models.

Legal, Governance, & Risk Management

• Lead the executive compensation components of the annual proxy statement in partnership with Legal, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A).
• Coordinate compensation narratives, tables and supporting analysis, including the Summary Compensation Table, CEO pay ratio, pay-versus-performance disclosure and stock ownership holdings and requirements
• Partner with Legal, Finance and external advisers to validate disclosure data and ensure clear, accurate and consistent reporting of compensation decisions and outcomes.
• Ensure executive compensation programs meet applicable regulatory, governance and shareholder requirements.
• Partner with Legal and external advisers on Compensation Committee processes, approvals and disclosures.
• Anticipate governance risks and recommend practical mitigations.
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Market Intelligence, Analytics & Financial Acumen

• Convert market trends, regulatory developments and shareholder expectations into commercially relevant recommendations.
• Apply leading practices from public companies, private equity, infrastructure investment and asset management.
• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to support pay decisions, plan design and performance assessment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of company financials, incentive mechanics and value-creation drivers.
• Translate complex financial models into clear insights and recommendations. 

Program & Project Management

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects under tight deadlines, maintaining quality and alignment.
• Manage the Compensation Committee adviser relationship and other key Reward vendors and deliverables.
• Drive executive compensation initiatives from concept and approval through implementation.
• Lead executive compensation activities within annual incentive cycles, ensuring governance, accuracy and operational excellence. 

Leadership & Capability Building

• Play a key leadership role within the Denver People team, Denver office and global Reward function.
• Lead and develop the executive compensation team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Strengthen partnerships across People, Reward, Finance, Legal and Tax. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive executive compensation experience, ideally at Director level or equivalent.
• Proven success designing and implementing executive incentive plans in complex, highly governed environments.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with senior executives and Board members.
• Strong stakeholder management capability in high-visibility, high-pressure situations.
• Advanced analytical and modelling skills, with deep knowledge of financial metrics and incentive mechanics.
• Creative problem-solving ability combined with strong governance discipline.
• Experience preparing executive- and Board-level materials.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strategic and commercial mindset, linking executive reward to performance, growth and long-term value creation.
• Ability to build credibility and alignment across businesses, geographies and stakeholder groups.
• Collaborative leadership style with a record of developing talent and high-performing teams. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting public and privately held companies in the US and internationally.
• Experience in investment-led, portfolio-based or diversified businesses spanning different business models and growth stages.
• Exposure to private equity, venture capital, infrastructure investment, asset management or financial services.
• Experience designing reward frameworks for transformation, organisational change, acquisitions and integration.International experience and awareness of regional market, regulatory and cultural differences.
• Career experience within a leading multinational, consultancy, investment-led business or similarly complex organisation. 

Personal Attributes

• Credible, confident and composed with senior executives.Strategic, pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
• Detail-focused while maintaining a broad commercial perspective.
• Willing to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Curious, externally focused and committed to continuous learning.
• Resilient and adaptable, with sound judgment amid ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Hands-on and willing to engage deeply with detail.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability.
• Energised by complexity and motivated to build and improve programs. 

What’s in it for you? 

We offer a competitive salary, bonus & benefits. The base salary range is $225,000- $325,000 based on the level of experience

A few benefits our employees enjoy:

•  Comprehensive benefit plans (medical/dental/vision) starting on day 1
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 10% of base salary in the form of Company Stock (LBTYK series)·      
• Discretionary Bonus Incentive (annually)
• Discretionary Equity Grants (annually)·      
• Paid time off·      
• Access to a private café, fitness centre, and paid parking·      

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How to apply?

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit your application via the internal job portal.

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Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today! At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest in fibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through leading brands, such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our Ventures portfolio has strategic stakes in over 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.