Sales Compensation Analyst (Strategic Incentive Programs & Payee Lifecycle)

Sales Compensation Analyst – Strategic Incentive Programs & Payee Lifecycle We are a high-accountability, globally connected Sales Compensation team that values disciplined execution, a strong sense of urgency, and end-to-end ownership. If you are at your best when problems are complex, the data is messy, and the stakes are real, this role was built for you. As the operational owner of global SPIFF programs and end-to-end payee lifecycle management at S&P Global Market Intelligence, you will work at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, People Operations, and Sales Finance — ensuring that every compensation event, from a seller's first day to their last commission payment, is calculated precisely, governed rigorously, and resolved with integrity. Own end-to-end SPIFF operations — translate commercial campaign briefs into precise qualification criteria, crediting logic, and system rate tables; build automated tracking engines using SQL, Python, or Alteryx to monitor real-time attainment and prevent duplicate claims, eligibility mismatches, and off-policy spend; deliver post-campaign ROI analytics and spend assessments in Power BI; manage system setup, prorated quota assignments, draw and guarantee schedules, and ramping accelerators for new hires; model and execute effective-dated target adjustments and split crediting rules for mid-year promotions and role changes; and calculate accurate quota relief, crediting freezes, and temporary account coverage allocations for leaves of absence, in line with regional labour policies and commercial guidelines. compute final commission settlements, accelerated vesting, trailing pipeline revenue, and exit reconciliation packages for terminations; manage post-departure claw back reconciliations; and build automated script-based routines linking HRIS platforms, including Workday, with enterprise compensation engines to detect personnel changes, effective-date discrepancies, and reporting line anomalies ahead of payroll processing. Conduct forensic financial investigations and resolve disputes — lead evidence-based technical investigations into high-value sales disputes, contested crediting splits, and payout grievances; model the exact net financial impact of deal cancellations, de-bookings, retroactive invoicing revisions, and claw back schedules; prepare objective, data-backed recalculation findings with clear step-by-step mathematical explanations for commercial representatives and sales leadership; and partner with Legal and People Partners on sensitive executive escalations requiring precise scenario modelling. partner with the centralised Governance and Compliance team to operationalize compensation policies; Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. 5+ years in sales compensation administration, incentive program management, or sales operations within a multinational organisation. Proven track record designing, tracking, and executing tactical commercial incentive programs, SPIFFs, and accelerator campaigns with rigorous budget controls and full audit documentation. Demonstrated experience managing payee lifecycle mechanics including quota proration, draw and guarantee accounting, effective-dated crediting, leave of absence adjustments, and final offboarding commission calculations. SQL and Automation: Advanced SQL proficiency for querying multi-table databases, HRIS tables, and transaction ledgers, combined with hands-on experience using at least one automation or reconciliation tool — Python/Pandas, Alteryx, or Excel/VBA — to reconcile HR data against compensation engines. Enterprise Platforms: Practical administration experience with at least one enterprise incentive platform — Varicent, Xactly, Anaplan, or SAP Commissions — and at least one HRIS platform, including Workday. Experience building automated SPIFF tracking engines or reconciliation routines that integrate HRIS data with enterprise compensation systems in real time. Experience conducting post-campaign ROI analytics and spend assessments using Power BI, including presenting commercial velocity and incentive effectiveness insights to sales leadership. Demonstrated experience conducting technical, evidence-based financial investigations into high-value sales disputes, contested crediting splits, and payout grievances — including modelling the net financial impact of deal cancellations, de-bookings, and retroactive adjustments. Experience partnering with Legal and People Partners on sensitive executive compensation escalations and unique dispute resolution scenarios. Experience translating complex commission calculations, SPIFF qualification criteria, and lifecycle adjustments into clear, non-technical explanations for sales representatives and commercial leadership. Experience supporting compensation continuity during organizational changes — including corporate transactions, spinoffs, or workforce reductions — by mapping affected payee structures and ensuring accurate lifecycle adjustments throughout the transition. Advancing Essential Intelligence. We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. 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. Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference. 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