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About the Role

As the operational owner of global SPIFF programs and end-to-end payee lifecycle management, you will work at the intersection of Commercial Strategy, People Operations, and Sales Finance. This role handles complex, high-stakes operational challenges, ensuring precise calculation, rigorous governance, and integrity in every compensation event.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end SPIFF operations, including translating commercial briefs into qualification criteria, building automated tracking engines, executing calculations, and delivering ROI analytics.
Architect and execute active payee lifecycle workflows, managing system setup, prorated quota assignments, draw and guarantee schedules, and effective-dated adjustments.
Manage departure and offboarding precision, computing final commission settlements, exit reconciliation packages, and post-departure claw back reconciliations.
Conduct forensic financial investigations and resolve disputes, leading technical investigations into sales disputes and contested crediting splits.
Serve as the operational governance and audit liaison, partnering with the Governance and Compliance team to operationalize policies and compile audit-ready exception packages.

Requirements

5+ years in sales compensation administration, incentive program management, or sales operations within a multinational organization.
Proven track record designing, tracking, and executing tactical commercial incentive programs, SPIFFs, and accelerator campaigns.
Demonstrated experience managing payee lifecycle mechanics including quota proration, draw and guarantee accounting, and final offboarding commission calculations.
Advanced SQL proficiency for querying multi-table databases, HRIS tables, and transaction ledgers.
Hands-on experience using at least one automation or reconciliation tool (Python/Pandas, Alteryx, or Excel/VBA).
Practical administration experience with at least one enterprise incentive platform (Varicent, Xactly, Anaplan, or SAP Commissions).
Practical administration experience with 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.
Demonstrated experience conducting technical, evidence-based financial investigations into high-value sales disputes.
Experience compiling audit-ready exception packages and SOX documentation.
Experience partnering with Legal and People Partners on sensitive executive compensation escalations.
Experience translating complex commission calculations into clear, non-technical explanations.
Experience supporting compensation continuity during organizational changes.

Skills

SQL
Python
Alteryx
Excel/VBA
Power BI
Workday
Varicent
Xactly
Anaplan
SAP Commissions

Location

Virtual, United Kingdom

Work Type

Virtual

Experience Level

5+ years

Salary/Compensations

$70,817 to $125,091

Benefits

Eligible for an annual incentive plan
Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
Generous time off
Access to resources for career growth and learning new skills
Competitive pay
Retirement planning
Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution
Financial wellness programs
Family perks and benefits
Retail discounts
Referral incentive awards

About the Company

Advancing Essential Intelligence.
More than 35,000 strong worldwide, driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future.
Committed to a more equitable future and helping customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.
Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.
Trusted by the world's leading organizations for Essential Intelligence to make confident decisions.
We care about our people and provide everything needed to thrive at S&P Global.

Equal Opportunity

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.
Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com.
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