- This role leads the design and execution of compensation and benefits strategies across MEA and APAC, ensuring market competitiveness, internal equity and compliance.- It involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support reward decisions for product and tech talent.- It will be a 5 days work from office role- Design and implement region-specific compensation and benefits strategies for tech and product talent across MEA and APAC.- Lead annual compensation review cycles, including merit increases, bonuses and retention programs.- Manage and evaluate regionally relevant benefits programs to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction.- Support ESOP planning and communication, particularly for leadership and niche roles.- Ensure governance, consistency, and compliance in job evaluations, salary bands and pay practices.- Provide data-driven insights through compensation analytics and dashboards.- Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal and business leaders to align rewards with strategic goals.Opportunity to shape compensation strategy across high-growth MEA & APAC regionsWork in a dynamic, product-driven environment with global exposure- An experienced Compensation & Benefits professional with 6-11 years in designing and managing reward programs, particularly for product or technology teams.- They will have strong regional expertise across MEA and APAC, proficiency in benchmarking tools, excellent analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders in a cross-cultural, matrixed environment.- The organization is a fast-growing, global software company specializing in solutions for the financial services and enterprise sectors.- With a strong presence across MEA and APAC, it serves a diverse client base through innovative, mission-critical products and a commitment to continuous growth and excellence.- A strategic leadership role with global exposure, the opportunity to shape compensation practices across high-impact regions and work alongside senior stakeholders.- The role offers a dynamic & growth-oriented environment chance to contribute directly to the company's talent and business success.