The premier independent compensation consulting firm for the financial services sector
Covering all areas of compensation, including innovative design, data-enhanced benchmarking, and strategic advice.
30+
years in business
300+
client assignments per year
100+
client assignments with international component
20+
years of average senior consultant’s experience
Our firm
Known for our candor and innovative approach, we bring focused expertise and have guided clients through more than 30 years of market cycles.
Since our founding in 1993, we have built long-standing relationships across all areas of global financial services, working closely with senior management, boards, and human resources leaders.
We provide strategic advice to align compensation with performance and business objectives, offering sophisticated solutions that address both routine on-cycle needs and complex situations. With our extensive experience, there is no issue we haven’t encountered.
Our Values
Candid Advice
We are committed to delivering honest and valuable insights, even when they may be difficult to hear. We believe that optimal outcomes often result from direct and candid feedback.
Innovation & Nuance
Johnson Associates is at the forefront of developing market leading compensation designs. We focus on strategic thinking, coupling advice with client-specific business and leadership objectives.
Performance Alignment
We provide solutions heavily tailored to client-specific circumstances and supported by measured, impactful outcomes.
Proactive Design
Having a clear understanding of our clients’ business, and history as a reference, allows us to have a proactive approach to optimal program designs.
Responsiveness
We prioritize timely and effective communication at every step of the process. Our commitment to being accessible and attentive allows us to address ad-hoc client requests swiftly and to remain available post-project completion.
Our Services
Facts and data, intelligently applied.
We provide comprehensive compensation solutions that cover all areas, including innovative design, data-enhanced benchmarking, and strategic advice to align compensation with performance and business objectives. With access to an extensive proprietary database developed from over 30 years of industry experience, we offer sophisticated solutions for both routine on-cycle needs and complex situations.
Our Clients
We pride ourselves on our clients’ success.
We have built long-standing relationships across all areas of global financial services, working with a wide range of clients—from small start-ups to large, established firms. Our clients span all sectors of the industry, and we collaborate closely with senior management, boards, and human resources leaders. With extensive experience, we have successfully guided clients through various market cycles.
Our Insights & Press
Recent Insights
Recognized as thought leaders in executive compensation, our insights are frequently sought after by major publications where we are often quoted on current events and key industry trends. We also host events, sharing our knowledge with industry leaders and helping shape the conversation on major compensation topics.
