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Exclusive Networks

Cybersecurity and cloud solutions distributor

Global Compensation Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
HybridHybrid work arrangement in Boulogne-Billancourt.
People & HRCompensation & Benefits

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits, preferably in an international compensation or controlling environment.
  • Knowledge of global compensation.
  • Knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems.
  • Project management skills.
  • Advanced Excel functionality, PowerPoint, and human resources information system tools experience.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
  • Ability to prepare training materials and process documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize key tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work in an organized and responsive manner.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to global compensation projects and initiatives.
  • Act as the key contributor for Workday Compensation, including Core and Advanced Compensation, by driving process improvements, data quality, reporting enhancements, and system optimization with human resources information systems, information technology, and external vendors.
  • Support the design, development, enhancement, and implementation of global compensation programs and policies.
  • Maintain and govern the global job architecture, grading, and leveling framework.
  • Ensure internal equity and consistency across functions, countries, and business units.
  • Develop, maintain, and update salary ranges across all affiliates.
  • Conduct job evaluations and market pricing analyses.
  • Drive the annual compensation review process from budget planning and system preparation through manager guidance and post-cycle analysis.
  • Support readiness and compliance efforts related to the European Union Pay Transparency Directive.
  • Conduct pay equity analyses and identify compensation disparities.
  • Prepare dashboards, insights, and executive reporting.
  • Partner with human resources, legal, and business stakeholders to ensure compensation compliance and transparency.
  • Support continuous improvement projects to enhance compensation processes, governance, and employee experience.
  • Lead compensation audits and data quality reviews to ensure compliance with policies and governance standards.
  • Partner with legal, human resources, and finance teams on Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and environmental, social, and governance reporting requirements, providing compensation and workforce analytics while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Support international mobility processes by providing guidance on compensation-related aspects of employee transfers and assignments.
  • Develop compensation tools, guidelines, and resources for human resources teams and managers.
  • Provide recommendations and guidance on compensation matters as a compensation subject matter expert.
  • Deliver training sessions to human resources teams and managers on compensation programs, policies, and practices.
  • Use analytics and reporting tools to assess compensation program effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate compensation-related projects with external consulting firms, survey providers, and other reward partners.
  • Lead participation in compensation surveys, including job matching exercises and survey governance.
  • Analyze market compensation data, salary surveys, and industry benchmarks to develop recommendations on salary structures, pay ranges, and compensation programs.
  • Monitor compensation trends, regulatory developments, and market best practices, and recommend enhancements to maintain competitiveness and compliance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a consulting company would be a plus.

About the company

Exclusive Networks provides cybersecurity and cloud solutions on a global scale through a network of vendor partners and resellers. Its core approach is value-added distribution (VAD): it layers logistics, professional support, and financing onto vendor offerings so resellers can deliver integrated security and cloud solutions to customers. This setup differentiates the company by combining wide geographic reach with a service-enabled distribution model, rather than relying only on product sales. The company aims to help organizations strengthen cybersecurity and optimize cloud deployments by offering comprehensive, ready-to-sell solutions through its partner network and services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$460.5M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • July 22, 2026 ServiceNow agreement expands AI-security distribution across Europe and the Middle East.
  • March 2026 headcount reached 2,442, and 2026 hiring remains active.
  • Acquisition of Cloudrise and DAN Distribution broadens services, SASE, and Baltic market coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Fitch kept Exclusive Networks at B on November 20, 2025, citing 7.4x leverage.
  • March 24, 2025 delisting under CD&R and Permira removes public-market discipline.
  • A misstep on Fortinet or AWS partnerships would crush fee income and partner relevance quickly.

What makes Exclusive Networks unique

  • July 2026 Fortinet global distributor deal makes Exclusive Networks a multinational transaction gatekeeper.
  • AWS DSOR and Global AWS Business Unit deepen cloud-to-security distribution integration.
  • Ignition North America, launched April 2026, incubates emerging vendors with white-glove channel services.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

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Business Wire
Oct 13th, 2026
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Business Wire
Jun 29th, 2026
Exclusive Networks appoints Sergio Amodeo as group chief financial officer

Exclusive Networks has appointed Sergio Amodeo as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. He joins the Executive Leadership Team and reports to CEO Jesper Trolle. Amodeo brings extensive international finance experience from global organisations and private equity-backed environments. He most recently served as Group CFO and Board Member at Nexture, and previously held CFO positions at Radisson Hospitality and TeamSystem, with earlier finance roles at Danone and Procter & Gamble. The appointment supports Exclusive Networks' growth and value creation strategy. Trolle highlighted Amodeo's track record in leading finance functions through complex, high-growth environments across multiple geographies. Exclusive Networks operates in over 50 countries and serves customers in more than 170 countries as a global cybersecurity specialist.

Associated Press
Mar 24th, 2026
Exclusive Networks launches Ignition in North America to accelerate cybersecurity vendor growth

Exclusive Networks has launched Ignition in North America, an incubation and growth engine for emerging cybersecurity vendors. Announced at the RSA Conference, the programme provides specialised support to help innovative startups scale faster and expand market presence. Ignition offers white-glove support, demand generation, hyperscaler alignment and marketplace readiness to selected vendors. The initiative has already built a $250 million-plus business across Europe over the past decade. Initial North American participants include ExtraHop, Zluri, Docker, Sendmarc, PagerDuty and Meter. The programme focuses particularly on cloud-native and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, providing partners earlier access to next-generation technologies whilst helping vendors accelerate market entry and revenue growth.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Feb 13th, 2026
CD&R and Everest UK HoldCo Limited Complete Acquisition and Delisting of Exclusive Networks — Clayton Dubilier & Rice, LLC | Building Businesses Building Value

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Euronext
Apr 2nd, 2025
Exclusive Networks lists on Euronext Paris

The admission and issue price of Exclusive Networks shares was set at €20 per share. Market capitalisation was €1.8 billion on the day of listing.