Skip to content
Updated How AI-exposed are the skills employers are hiring for? See the data →

From the employer's careers site First seen 3 Nov 2026

Sales Compensation Analyst (Governance & Incentive Operations)

The employer hasn't listed a salary.

Apply on S&P Global

Description

The Sales Compensation Analyst (Governance & Incentive Operations) serves as the core operational and analytical execution hub of the Strategic Center of Excellence.

Reporting directly to the US-based Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the end-to-end calculation, data reconciliation, and tracking of supplemental incentive programs, and strategic performance milestones.

Responsibilities and Impact:

  • Execute end-to-end supplemental incentive calculations, encompassing data collection, eligibility verification, baseline validation, and custom commercial bonus processing.
  • Own the Salesforce (SFDC) compensation dispute queue: manage daily case resolution, conduct root-cause forensic investigations into payout discrepancies and crediting mismatches.
  • Develop and maintain automated reconciliation scripts using SQL, Python/Pandas, or Alteryx to validate transaction inputs against source contract ledgers.
  • Lead monthly KPI milestone tracking, performance scoring, and governance documentation.
  • Build and refresh operational Power BI and Salesforce dashboards tracking program spend, milestone attainment, and dispute resolution performance.
  • Curate the central Sales Compensation Knowledge Center (SharePoint/Confluence).

What We're Looking For:

  • 5+ years of analytical and operational experience in sales compensation, financial analysis, sales operations, or incentive management within a global corporate setting.
  • Direct working knowledge of Salesforce Case Management, case queues, routing rules, and reporting objects.
  • Experience designing and publishing operational reports and dashboards in Power BI.
  • Practical experience administering knowledge management platforms, digital intranets, or content repositories.
  • Methodical approach to maintaining audit-ready documentation, process runbooks, and SOX control evidence.
  • Practical experience utilizing Python (Pandas), Alteryx, or advanced Excel (Power Query, VBA macros) to automate reconciliations and repetitive calculations.

Benefits:

  • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
  • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
  • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
  • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
  • Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too.

Skills

Nice to have

Apply on S&P Global