Senior Analytics Manager, Incentive Compensation

Key Responsibilities 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 Analytics Pipeline Quality & Scalability 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 Operational Risk Reduction 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 Cross-Functional Partnership 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 Complexity Reduction & Simplification Simplify reporting frameworks and eliminate redundant metrics Reduce fragmentation across tools, datasets, and processes Drive clarity in how performance is measured and communicated Team Leadership Lead and develop a team of analysts Set standards for analytical rigor, data quality, and communication Balance hands-on involvement with team oversight Required Qualifications 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.

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