Compensations and Benefits Specialist

About this role

We are SFORS — a trading company where traders become successful.

We specialize in trading on global financial markets and are one of the key players in proprietary trading and a leader in the pre-market space.

For 20 years, the company has been successful in the stock market thanks to significant investments in trader development, trading technologies, a progressive risk management model, and the creation of effective trading strategies — everything that helps traders succeed.

SFORS operates exclusively with its own capital and does not raise external investments.

We are looking for a C&B Specialist to join our HR team in Dubai and support compensation, benefits, and C&B analytics across the company. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and managers to ensure competitive, fair, and data-driven compensation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day compensation and benefits processes.
• Support salary reviews, promotions, bonuses, allowances, and other compensation changes.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market pricing for new and existing positions.
• Prepare compensation and headcount budget calculations, forecasts, and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Calculate and validate variable compensation and bonus payments.
• Support the development and improvement of compensation and incentive schemes.
• Manage and benchmark employee benefits and coordinate with external providers.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc C&B reports and analytics.
• Maintain C&B dashboards and ensure data accuracy.
• Support automation and optimization of C&B processes and HR systems.
• Ensure compensation practices are aligned with company policies, grading structures, and UAE requirements.

Requirements

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• 3+ years of experience in C&B, Total Rewards, HR Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures, salary benchmarking, bonuses, and benefits.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with budgeting and personnel cost analysis.
• Good understanding of UAE compensation and employment practices.
• English B2+.
• High attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, financial services, trading, or an international company.
• Experience with multinational compensation structures.
• Experience with HRIS or C&B automation.
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Employment Type: Full-time

What We Offer

• Competitive and performance-aligned compensation package.
• Clear opportunities for long-term professional growth and strategic career development.
• A high-trust, collaborative environment with a strong ownership culture.
• Direct exposure to business decision-making with an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• In Addition, We Provide
• Corporate housing access - up to 2-3 weeks of free accommodation per year in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups.
• Psychological support program (up to four sessions per month).
• Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions, including international events.
• Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certifications.
• Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures.