Compensation Specialist

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals and commodities they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 4 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your mission

We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to help us create a world-class rewards experience. As part of Bitpanda’s Total Rewards team, you will support in shaping and delivering our rewards philosophy and strategy. You will work closely with the business leaders, talent acquisition and HR people partners teams to be a trusted advisor on compensation-related matters, to drive competitiveness and fair pay practices.  We are in the midst of growth and the journey has just started. Come join us on this journey and create something impactful! 

What you’ll do

Act as a sparring partner for our HR People Partner team to support the business. Drive our annual pay review process (from budget forecast to individual increase decisions) while partnering with the other key stakeholders (HR, Finance). Support in driving our pay-for-impact philosophy and fair pay practices.  Own compensation benchmarking activities to remain competitive globally. Build & maintain salary ranges, compensation structures, compensation guidelines and job catalogue.  Collect and leverage real-time competitive intelligence from direct sources and best-in-class practices. Be on top of market trends to identify opportunities and gaps.  Shape our sales incentive schemes with the Business to foster Bitpanda’s sales team high performance. Work with the broader People & Workplaces team to develop communications plans to enhance understanding and transparency of “how we reward” at Bitpanda.  Develop analytics dashboards and tools to report on internal pay equity and keep preparing for the European Pay Transparency Directive.

Who you are

4+ years of demonstrated experience in global compensation domain in a technology company or fast-paced global environment.  Passionate about numbers and data analysis, research, cost modeling and advanced Excel skills.  Able to deal with ambiguity and work well under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining the utmost attention to detail.  A team player, quick comprehension, solution-oriented and precise way of working; ability to work reliably both independently and with other team members across the company.  Excellent presentation skills, ability to shape up proposals, creating training guides and rewards communication material for employees  Full professional proficiency (both written and verbal) in English is required What’s in it for you

Hybrid-working model with a 50/50 split between in-office and home, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan Competitive benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy  Exclusive premiums when trading on Bitpanda Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually! Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform. Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.