Senior Analytics Manager, Incentive Compensation
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Job overview
Vanguard is hiring a Senior Analytics Manager, Incentive Compensation. Vanguard seeks a Senior Analytics Manager to lead incentive compensation analytics, define KPIs, and deliver insights on plan effectiveness while reducing operational risk and simplifying reporting. The role oversees data pipeline quality, partners cross‑functionally, and leads a team of analysts in a hybrid work environment.
Key focus areas include Lead analytics that measure performance of incentive compensation programs, Define and maintain key performance indicators tied to compensation outcomes, and Deliver clear insights on plan effectiveness, risks, and tradeoffs.
Successful candidates bring 8+ Years Analytics Experience, Experience Supporting Incentive Or Sales Compensation Programs, and Experience Building Or Improving Analytics Pipelines. Important skills include Analytics, Incentive Compensation, Data Pipeline Development, Data Quality Improvement, Stakeholder Management, and Incentive Compensation Analytics.
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Full job description
Senior Analytics Manager, Incentive Compensation
locations
Malvern, PA
Charlotte, NC
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Scottsdale, AZ
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
time left to apply
End Date: August 21, 2026 (3 days left to apply)
job requisition id
178593
Primary responsibilities include
Incentive Compensation Analytics & Measurement
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Lead analytics that measure performance of incentive compensation programs
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Define and maintain key performance indicators tied to compensation outcomes
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Deliver clear insights on plan effectiveness, risks, and tradeoffs
Analytics Pipeline Quality & Scalability
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Build and oversee scalable data pipelines supporting compensation reporting and analytics
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Identify and eliminate defects, inconsistencies, and manual processes
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Standardize data definitions and logic across incentive compensation workflows
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Partner with tech and data teams to productionalize solutions
Operational Risk Reduction
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Identify key points of failure in compensation analytics and reporting
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Implement controls, validation checks, and governance processes
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Ensure outputs are audit-ready and meet compliance standards
Cross-Functional Partnership
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Partner with distribution leadership to translate performance into actionable insights
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Work with HR compensation to ensure alignment between plan design and measurement
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Collaborate with compliance to ensure analytics and reporting meet regulatory expectations
Complexity Reduction & Simplification
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Simplify reporting frameworks and eliminate redundant metrics
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Reduce fragmentation across tools, datasets, and processes
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Drive clarity in how performance is measured and communicated
Team Leadership
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Lead and develop a team of analysts
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Set standards for analytical rigor, data quality, and communication
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Balance hands-on involvement with team oversight
Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials
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8+ years in analytics, withdirect experience supporting incentive or sales compensation programs
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Strong understanding of how compensation performance is measured and reported
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Experience building or improvinganalytics pipelines and data processes
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Track record ofreducing defects, improving data quality, and scaling analytics solutions
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Ability to translate business questions into structured analytical approaches
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Strong stakeholder management across business, HR, and compliance
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
About Us
Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.
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