Ilina Ivanova

About Ilina Ivanova

Senior Compensation Analyst with an MBA in Finance and PHR certification (CCP in progress), specializing in executive compensation, long-term incentive design, and enterprise-level equity administration within high-growth environments. I lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of complex compensation structures, including: Executive compensation programs (base, bonus, and long-term incentives)Creation and rollout of a company-wide Non-Qualified Stock Option (NSO) programOversight of Profit Interest (PIU) and Deferred Compensation plansEquity modeling, dilution analysis, and ownership impact forecastingAnnual and mid-year merit cycles with multi-million-dollar budget oversightMarket pricing of 1400 jobs with three survey sources I partner directly with C-suite leadership and Finance to align total rewards strategy with business objectives, valuation considerations, and long-term retention goals. My work bridges Compensation, Legal, and Accounting to ensure compliant, scalable equity structures that support organizational growth.

Experience

1. Senior Compensation Analyst

   SageSure

   Dec 2023 — Present

Education

• Benedictine University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration in Organizational Behavior with Concentration in Human Resources

  2013 — 2017

• Northern Illinois University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA with Finance Certificate

  2019 — 2021