Senior Analytics Manager, Incentive Compensation

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading analytics that measure the performance of incentive compensation programs. The manager will define and maintain key performance indicators, deliver insights on plan effectiveness, risks, and tradeoffs, and build scalable data pipelines. They will also focus on reducing operational risks by implementing controls and ensuring audit-readiness. Collaboration with distribution, HR compensation, and compliance teams is crucial. The role also involves simplifying reporting frameworks and leading a team of analysts, setting standards for analytical rigor, data quality, and communication.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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