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Sales Compensation Analyst – Strategic Incentive Programs & Payee Lifecycle

S&P Global Virtual senior full-time

Salary

$70,817 to $125,091 per year

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Description

As a Sales Compensation Analyst – Strategic Incentive Programs & Payee Lifecycle at S&P Global Market Intelligence, you will work at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, People Operations, and Sales Finance, ensuring precise calculations, rigorous governance, and integrity in compensation events.

Responsibilities and Impact:

  • Own end-to-end SPIFF operations, translating commercial campaign briefs into qualification criteria, crediting logic, and system rate tables.
  • Architect and execute active payee lifecycle workflows, managing system setup, prorated quota assignments, and ramping accelerators for new hires.
  • Own departure and offboarding precision, computing final commission settlements and exit reconciliation packages for terminations.
  • Conduct forensic financial investigations and resolve disputes, leading evidence-based technical investigations into high-value sales disputes.
  • Serve as the operational governance and audit liaison, partnering with the centralised Governance and Compliance team to operationalize compensation policies.

Compensation and Benefits (US Candidates Only):

  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,817 to $125,091.
  • This role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Experience: 5+ years in sales compensation administration, incentive program management, or sales operations within a multinational organisation.
  • Incentive Program and SPIFF Expertise: Proven track record designing, tracking, and executing tactical commercial incentive programs, SPIFFs, and accelerator campaigns.
  • Payee Lifecycle: Demonstrated experience managing payee lifecycle mechanics including quota proration, draw and guarantee accounting, and final offboarding commission calculations.
  • SQL and Automation: Advanced SQL proficiency and hands-on experience using at least one automation or reconciliation tool.
  • Enterprise Platforms: Practical administration experience with at least one enterprise incentive platform and at least one HRIS platform.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • automation
  • reconciliation
  • HRIS data integration
  • real-time analytics
  • audit readiness
  • SOX documentation
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