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The Sales Compensation Consultant plays a key role in supporting the administration, governance, analytics, and operational execution of Vanguard's sales compensation programs. This role partners closely with Sales Compensation leaders and stakeholders across Total Rewards, Finance, Sales, and HR to ensure accurate administration, reporting, controls, and implementation of compensation programs. The position combines compensation operations, data analysis, governance support, and process improvement responsibilities while helping advance strategic initiatives, modernization efforts, and compensation program enhancements. Responsibilities: Compensation Operations & Administration: Support sales compensation administration processes, including participant management, roster maintenance, and compensation program changes. Assist with goal proration, participant movement tracking, guarantees, and compensation plan administration. Support incentive compensation systems administration, data validation, payout quality assurance, and payroll interfaces. Maintain operational controls and documentation supporting compensation processes. Analytics & Reporting: Produce recurring and ad hoc compensation reports, dashboards, and business insights. Support compensation modeling, validation, testing, and analysis. Perform data gathering, consolidation, and quality review activities. Analyze compensation program performance and identify opportunities for process improvement. Governance & Controls: Support governance reporting, exception tracking, and compensation review processes. Maintain process documentation, procedures, and controls. Assist with regulatory, audit, and compliance-related compensation activities. Support compensation governance initiatives and operating model enhancements. Strategic Initiatives & Modernization: Support compensation redesign initiatives, implementation efforts, and modernization projects. Participate in data and reporting enhancements that improve efficiency, scalability, and governance. Assist with compensation technology initiatives, process optimization, and operational improvements. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support evolving business and compensation needs. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Five years related work experience, with at least two years of Compensation experience. Compensation, finance, analytics, HR, operations, or related business experience preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and data management capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively across functions and build strong stakeholder relationships. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting incentive compensation programs. Experience with compensation, HR, reporting, or CRM systems. Knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and process improvement methodologies. Experience supporting governance, operational controls, or compliance-related activities. Financial services experience. What Success Looks Like: Delivers accurate and timely compensation administration and reporting. Strengthens operational controls and governance processes. Improves data quality, documentation, and process efficiency. Provides analytical support that enables informed compensation decisions. Serves as a trusted partner to Sales Compensation leadership and business stakeholders. Contributes to modernization initiatives that advance Vanguard's Sales Compensation operating model. 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.
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