Chris Nelson, CCP

Current

• Sr Compensation Manager at Capital One

Past

• Compensation Manager at Capital One
• Sr Compensation Consultant at Capital One
• Sr Financial Specialist at Capital One

• Financial Specialist at Capital One
• Accountant at Circuit City Stores, Inc

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Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Mills Godwin HS

Connections

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Industry

Financial Services

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Summary

Using strong analytical and problem solving skills, lead and managed overhaul of company-wide compensation programs as well as acquisition integrations. Complementing a financial analysis backbone, thought leadership and consultative communication skills provide a well-rounded package to deliver on challenging business requirements.

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Specialties:

Pay and incentive structure design and implementation; financial modeling; integration of acquired companies

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Experience

• Sr Compensation Manager

  Capital One

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COF; Financial Services industry)

  March 2008 — Present (2 years 1 month)

  Manage staff of compensation analysts responsible for survey data, benchmarking and market analysis for global non-executive pay programs. Consult with business leaders on pay program changes. Develop strategies for optimizing compensation spend across the organization. Lead total rewards design for individual business areas.

• Compensation Manager

  Capital One

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COF; Financial Services industry)

  January 2006 — March 2008 (2 years 3 months)

  Lead acquisition integration efforts related to compensation programs, policies and systems. Consult HR and business leadership on optimal compensation program design elements. Partner with business leaders on finalizing and socializing total compensation program overhaul for the corporation. Manage team and vendors on delivery of new compensation program. Serve as a thought leader for change management with transition from old to new compensation program. Partner with finance on costing and budgeting of new compensation program.

• Sr Compensation Consultant

  Capital One

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COF; Financial Services industry)

  September 2003 — January 2006 (2 years 5 months)

  Analyze, develop and recommend base pay and incentive compensation programs for non-executive personnel. Develop compensation program communications strategy and written communications, using necessary channels. Manage external compensation survey data and internal analysis models. Lead FLSA audit and company-wide job analysis and compensation redesign projects. Redesign long-term incentive compensation program for 2,500+ non-executives.

• Sr Financial Specialist

  Capital One

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COF; Financial Services industry)

  June 2002 — September 2003 (1 year 4 months)

  Create and manage $100M+ annual budget for operational areas supporting a major business line. Collaborate with business customers and finance peers to drive operational and financial improvements, including cost metrics, financial reporting and service optimization.

• Financial Specialist

  Capital One

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; COF; Financial Services industry)

  October 1998 — July 2002 (3 years 10 months)

  Create and manage annual budget for Human Resources department, including monthly reporting to HR senior management. Collaborate with budget managers and senior management on improvements, both within Human Resources and Finance. Serve as knowledge base owner for finance department supporting HR.

• Accountant

  Circuit City Stores, Inc

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CC; Retail industry)

  October 1995 — October 1998 (3 years 1 month)

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  BS , Finance , 1992 — 2004

  Completed degree on a part-time basis while employeed full time.

• Mills Godwin HS

Additional Information

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Interests:

volleyball, tennis, golf

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Groups:

World at Work Member since 2004
Certified Compensation Professional

•    Capital One Alumni Network
•    CAPITAL ONE CONNECTIONS
•    Compensation Professional Network
•    Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni
•    Richmond Volleyball Club

Chris Nelson, CCP’s Contact Settings

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