Manager - Reward
About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
The Opportunity:
This role manages the delivery of an exceptional employee lifecycle, ensuring consistency, wellbeing, and engagement across the organisation. This role partners closely with the Head of Learning and Development to drive cultural initiatives, optimise career development processes, and increase overall wellbeing of people.
Location:
Dublin
Reporting to:
Head of Reward
Requirements
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Reward Manager to join Davy. In the role, the successful candidate will:
- Manage the annual salary and bonus review processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and strong governance across all departments.
- Coordinate all salary changes and other remuneration matters, ensuring a controlled and standardised approach to total reward.
- Implement and oversee compliance with Central Bank and EBA reward regulations, including bonus structures, deferrals, and governance requirements.
- Continuously review and enhance reward policies and frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance, market competitiveness, and alignment with business strategy.
- Monitor and analyse compliance with EU Pay Transparency requirements, gender pay gaps, and broader pay equity metrics, supporting reporting and remediation actions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of reward benchmarking and market trends within financial services.
- Produce clear, regular reward reporting for the Head of Reward and the Chief People Officer, translating complex data into actionable insights.
- Assist with the analysis and documentation for Remco; ensuring reward structures, incentive arrangements, and MRT processes align with regulatory requirements, risk frameworks, and the group’s values and strategy.
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
- Degree or Masters level qualification.
- Knowledge of or previous experience in reward and compensation frameworks.
- Experience working in a financial institution or a highly regulated environment, with strong awareness of compliance, governance, and regulatory expectations.
- A high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with strong capability in data analysis and presentation.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, listening and communication skills with a high level of empathy.
- A flexible, positive attitude towards work.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, high performing reward and HR team.‑performing reward and HR team
- An ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Benefits
What we offer you:
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today's fast-moving world, we know it's important to feel secure and empowered. That's why Davy benefits support you through all of life's stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.