Compensation Business Partner

As a Compensation Business Partner at Lightning AI in New York, New York, United States, you will be the strategic nexus between finance, talent, and technology, shaping compensation frameworks that attract and retain top AI and cloud infrastructure talent. Your insights drive cost‑effective reward strategies, directly influencing Lightning AI’s ability to innovate in the fast‑moving AI ecosystem. You will partner with senior leadership to align pay structures with business objectives, ensuring competitive positioning while optimizing financial performance. This high‑visibility role offers a clear path to senior finance leadership, giving you the platform to expand your influence across global FP&A, modeling, and strategic finance initiatives.

- Design, build, and maintain dynamic compensation models that integrate cloud infrastructure cost drivers and AI talent market data.
- Conduct deep‑dive financial analyses and scenario planning to forecast compensation spend and its impact on cash flow and EBITDA.
- Partner with HR, recruiting, and engineering leads to translate business goals into actionable pay structures and incentive plans.
- Lead quarterly and annual compensation reviews, presenting findings and recommendations to the executive team.
- Drive continuous improvement of compensation processes through automation, data visualization, and best‑in‑class analytics tools.
- Mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and collaborative problem‑solving.
- Serve as the primary liaison for external benchmarking firms and compensation consultants, ensuring Lightning AI stays ahead of industry trends.

Joining Lightning AI means becoming part of a purpose‑driven, fast‑growing organization where curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking are celebrated. You’ll benefit from a vibrant New York office, continuous learning programs, and a clear career ladder that accelerates high‑performers into senior finance and leadership roles. As the AI sector reshapes every industry, your work as a Compensation Business Partner will be pivotal in building the talent engine that powers that transformation. Experience a culture that values data‑driven decision making, invests in cutting‑edge cloud infrastructure, and rewards innovative thinking—making this a unique opportunity to shape the future of compensation at a market‑defining company.