Job Description

Competencies: Collaborates; Ensures Accountability; Finding effective solutions; Strengthening ownership

As one of the leading insurance companies, we know that together we can achieve more. At UNIQA, we are therefore the community for a better life. We use our individual skills to shape the future together. Tell us about your strengths and apply as aSenior Expert Group Executive Compensation (f/m/d)

Executive compensation is one of the most sensitive and visible topics in our Group – with direct impact on our Management Board, Supervisory Board, investors, and the capital market. In this role, you will shape the remuneration of our Management Board members and senior executives, advise top management and the Supervisory Board's Remuneration Committee as a trusted sparring partner, and operate at the intersection of strategy, governance, law, and capital markets.

What to expect

• You design and continuously develop the remuneration systems for our Management Board members and senior executives across the UNIQA Group – from the Remuneration Policy and STI/LTI mechanics to special instruments such as sign-on, retention, severance, and pension arrangements
• You prepare the meetings of the Remuneration Committee from a technical perspective: board papers, scenario analyses, benchmark reviews, and decision support
• You are responsible for the annual external benchmark study for the Management Board and senior executives, steer external remuneration advisors (e.g. Korn Ferry, WTW, Mercer), and translate market data into actionable recommendations for the CEO, CHRO, and Supervisory Board
• You take the lead in drafting the annual Remuneration Report in line with section 78c Austrian Stock Corporation Act (AktG), and own the remuneration-related sections of the Annual Report, Corporate Governance Report, and Sustainability Report (ESRS S1)
• You ensure regulatory compliance of our remuneration systems with Solvency II and relevant EIOPA / FMA requirements
• You take technical ownership of Group-wide compensation projects (e.g. LTI redesign, ESG performance criteria, EU Pay Transparency Directive at executive level, M&A-related remuneration topics)

What we expect

• Completed university degree (Economics, Law, Mathematics, Statistics, or a comparable field); additional qualifications such as Korn Ferry Hay certification, GRP, CCP, MBA, or LL.M. are a plus
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in executive compensation, total rewards, or a comparable area – ideally in a listed environment, a top consulting firm, or a regulated financial services group
• Sound knowledge of the relevant regulatory frameworks: Austrian Corporate Governance Code, Solvency II remuneration requirements, AIFMD, EU Pay Transparency Directive
• Hands-on experience in designing and valuing equity-based remuneration instruments (Performance Shares, RSUs, Phantom Stock, co-investment models)
• Confident presence with Management Board and Senior Management; proven experience in preparing and supporting Senior Stakeholder meetings
• High level of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity in handling highly confidential information
• Excellent command of MS Excel and PowerPoint at board level; Power BI is a plus
• Business-fluent English is required; working knowledge of German is welcome and helpful in interacting with Austrian governance bodies
• Act with a strong sense of responsibility and build trust
• Communicate vision and goals clearly – also in a highly sensitive environment
• Find effective solutions and condense complex matters into clear, decision-ready insights
• Collaborate with others and foster ownership in those around you

At UNIQA, we embrace diversity and consciously foster different perspectives in our teams and leadership positions. We therefore explicitly welcome applications that enrich our diversity. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact the person listed in the advertisement on the right-hand side.

You are not sure if you meet our requirements? Apply anyway! UNIQA is looking for candidates with drive, courage to change and enthusiasm!

Benefits: An onboarding plan, welcome events and a buddy system will give you the best possible start; A discounted DO&CO canteen is available to you in the office, and you will also receive financial support for meals if you work from home; A modern & bright office with break areas in the heart of the city as well as modern IT equipment provide a good environment; Flexible working hours and short core working hours allow you to have a flexible working day; Individual onboarding & personal support for a successful start in the team; Marriage and birth grants; Possibility to work from home and a financial starter package for individual use; Remote work within the EU: Work up to 20 days a year from an EU country of your choice; Support from the works council - benefit from a wide range of subsidies and offers; Vaccination campaigns, check-ups and blood donation campaigns are offered on site on an ongoing basis. Free & anonymous coaching sessions for personal and professional challenges; We cover 50% of your annual public transportation ticket; We offer various training opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally; Whether it's a summer party, an after-work get-together on the roof terrace or punch in winter - there are many opportunities to network and celebrate