Senior Analyst, Incentive Compensation

Mariner Wealth Advisors•Overland Park, KS

3h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Incentive Compensation is responsible for the technical administration, calculation, and optimization of the firm’s third-party compensation programs. This role is highly data- and systems-driven, partnering closely with business leaders, Legal, Accounting, and Technology to ensure third-party compensation is calculated accurately, supported by contract terms, scalable within compensation systems, and auditable. Candidates who enjoy complex data structures, system configuration, and solving ambiguous compensation scenarios will thrive in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, math/accountancy, data science, or related field, preferred
3–5+years of experience in incentive compensation, accounting, finance, or data-insights roles
Experience administering variable or 3P compensation programs in a service industry, preferred
Understanding of revenue sources, financial reporting, and contract-driven compensation structures
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to explain calculations and outcomes to stakeholders
Critical thinking and resourceful problem-solving abilities
Advanced MS Excel capabilities
Experience with compensation/commission systems or technology (e.g., Oracle, Xactly), preferred
Experience with data transformation, ETL, or visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx), preferred
Basic understanding of programming languages such as SQL and desire to advance technical skills
High aptitude to leverage technology solutions and improve processes

Responsibilities

Support the calculation, administration, and payment of third-party (3P) compensation programs
Interpret complex contract terms and operationalize them into scalable compensation logic
Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to implement new or amended agreements
Ensure consistent treatment across third-party populations, including legacy arrangements
Source, reconcile, and validate large volumes of data from CRM, billing, custody, and accounting systems
Configure, maintain, and enhance compensation system logic to support 3P programs
Validate compensation results, identify risks and recommend scalable technical solutions
Support audits and inquiries related to third-party compensation calculations and payments
Partner with Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and business teams to ensure accurate and timely payments
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex 3P compensation scenarios
Identify opportunities to standardize and automate third-party compensation processes
Build and maintain detailed documentation for compensation logic, data sources, and system workflows
Support system enhancements, migrations, and future-state design related to 3P compensation
Contribute to training and enablement materials for internal teams supporting third-parties