Director, Total Rewards
The Total Rewards team at Chainalysis shapes how we compensate, support, and invest in our people globally. Sitting within the People function, the team owns compensation programs, benefits strategies, and employee wellbeing initiatives across every location where we operate. As Chainalysis grows and the Web3 industry evolves, the team plays a central role in attracting and retaining top talent through market-competitive, fair, and transparent rewards programs.
The Director, Total Rewards will lead the development and execution of compensation and benefits strategies across our global footprint. This role owns salary structures, job architecture, incentive plans, equity programs, and benefits. The Director will partner with senior leadership, Revenue Operations, and cross-functional teams to align rewards programs with business objectives. This is a US-based position with global scope.
In this role, you’ll:
- Review, refine, and execute a Total Rewards strategy aligned with business objectives in the Web3 industry
- Partner with leadership to align compensation and benefits programs with business growth and competitive market position
- Drive data-informed decision-making through market analysis and industry benchmarking
- Own all global compensation programs and frameworks, including salary structures, job architecture, annual incentive plans, and salary, bonus, and equity review processes
- Lead the assessment, refinement, and maturation of global job architecture and leveling frameworks, including addressing legacy inconsistencies and role evolution
- Develop and maintain market pricing methodologies that reflect the dynamics of the Web3 industry
- Promote pay equity and transparency across all locations
- Oversee executive compensation programs and manage Compensation Committee meetings in partnership with Legal and the Head of People
- Advise Revenue Operations and Sales Leadership on the design, governance, and evolution of global Sales Compensation plans
- Design and implement benefits strategies that enhance employee wellbeing and reflect company values
- Manage vendor relationships, including global and in-country brokers, for all company-sponsored benefit plans
- Design and deploy time off, leave policies, and ancillary benefits aligned with company strategy
- Maintain regulatory compliance across all global jurisdictions
- Build and deliver training and communications so leaders and employees understand and value total rewards offerings
- Develop feedback mechanisms to continuously improve total rewards approaches
- Lead and develop a small team of compensation and benefits professionals
- Foster a business-centered approach that balances flexibility and agility with consistent principles
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in total rewards, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
- Proven track record developing and implementing global compensation and benefits strategies
- Experience managing executive compensation programs and supporting compensation committees
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale programs in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- International benefits experience across multiple countries and regions
- Deep understanding of global compensation practices, job architecture, and salary structures
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
Nice to have experience:
- Experience with equity compensation programs and incentive plan design in the Web3 or technology industry
- Background in building total rewards programs at companies undergoing rapid scaling
- Experience advising on sales compensation plan design and governance