Ilya Nesterenko
@ilyanesterenko
Experienced Total Rewards and Consulting professional enhancing operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
As a seasoned Total Rewards and Consulting professional, I have a strong history of designing and managing compensation and benefits programs that drive operational efficiency and deliver high-impact client solutions. My expertise spans project management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven consulting across diverse organizational environments.
In my current role as a Compensation and Benefits Associate at Alvarez & Marsal, I lead executive compensation consulting projects, conduct competitive market analyses, and develop client-ready materials using advanced data visualization tools. My previous experience includes supporting compensation and retirement plan analytics at Milliman and analyzing retirement data at Willis Towers Watson, where I honed my skills in SQL and data analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Compensation and Benefits Associate
Alvarez & Marsal
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Led and supported executive compensation consulting projects, including benchmarking, plan design, and pay-for-performance analyses. Conducted competitive market analyses using proprietary and third-party compensation surveys to evaluate executive pay practices. Designed and modeled short- and long-term incentive plans for senior executives, including equity-based and cash incentive programs.
Client Service Analyst
Milliman
May 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)
Supported compensation and retirement plan analytics for corporate and nonprofit clients, focusing on compliance, benchmarking, and plan effectiveness. Facilitated client meetings to present key findings, track project deliverables, and resolve administrative and technical issues. Analyzed and manipulated large data sets for pension valuation files.
Pension Analyst
Willis Towers Watson
Oct 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Analyzed retirement data to support plan valuations, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory compliance. Created custom SQL queries and conducted in-depth data audits to support compensation consulting deliverables. Collaborated with actuarial and technology teams to ensure data integrity and system functionality across HR platforms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2013 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Gained foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices.
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