VP, Total Rewards

ABOUT THE ROLE As Marqeta's VP, Total Rewards, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's global total rewards strategy. This individual will lead our Compensation and Benefits functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives, market trends, and regulatory requirements. This role will provide strategic guidance and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. WHAT YOU'LL DO As VP, Total Rewards, you will be responsible for evolving and expanding our total rewards strategy globally, ensuring that we attract, retain, and motivate our distributed teams. Key responsibilities include: - Leading the global design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation programs, including base pay, variable pay, and equity incentives - Overseeing the management of our employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee needs and company objectives - Conducting regular benchmarking and analysis to ensure our total rewards programs remain competitive in the market and support our talent acquisition and retention efforts - Partnering with Finance and Legal teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and governance requirements, particularly regarding executive compensation - Providing strategic guidance and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors on total rewards matters - Driving continuous improvement and innovation in our total rewards programs, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness - Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of compensation and benefits professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - 10+ years of experience in total rewards, compensation, and benefits management, with further experience in a leadership role - Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing global compensation and benefits programs within the tech industry, ideally in both large established organizations and growth companies - Strong understanding of executive compensation principles, including experience interfacing with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors - Strategic mindset with the ability to think analytically and translate business objectives into effective total rewards strategies - Hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into details when necessary - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization - High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism, with a commitment to upholding confidentiality and compliance standards WHY REMOTE Marqeta is a Flex First company, which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States or from our Oakland office. BENEFITS Marqeta offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Multiple health insurance options - Flexible time off – take what you need - Retirement savings program with company contribution and after-tax contributions - Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program - Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave - Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice - Monthly stipend to support our remote work model - Competitive base salary, with a range of $282,400 -