Senior Analytics Manager, Incentive Compensation

Job Title

Incentive Compensation Analytics & Measurement

Lead analytics that measure performance of incentive compensation programs

Define and maintain key performance indicators tied to compensation outcomes

Deliver clear insights on plan effectiveness, risks, and tradeoffs

Build and oversee scalable data pipelines supporting compensation reporting and analytics

Identify and eliminate defects, inconsistencies, and manual processes

Standardize data definitions and logic across incentive compensation workflows

Partner with tech and data teams to productionalize solutions

Identify key points of failure in compensation analytics and reporting

Implement controls, validation checks, and governance processes

Ensure outputs are audit-ready and meet compliance standards

Partner with distribution leadership to translate performance into actionable insights

Work with HR compensation to ensure alignment between plan design and measurement

Collaborate with compliance to ensure analytics and reporting meet regulatory expectations

Simplify reporting frameworks and eliminate redundant metrics

Reduce fragmentation across tools, datasets, and processes

Drive clarity in how performance is measured and communicated

Lead and develop a team of analysts

Set standards for analytical rigor, data quality, and communication

Balance hands-on involvement with team oversight

8+ years in analytics, with direct experience supporting incentive or sales compensation programs

Strong understanding of how compensation performance is measured and reported

Experience building or improving analytics pipelines and data processes

Track record of reducing defects, improving data quality, and scaling analytics solutions

Ability to translate business questions into structured analytical approaches

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.