Senior Compensation Analyst

How will your role impact First Command?

We are seeking a Senior Compensation Analyst with a strategic mindset and advanced analytical capabilities to support the design, evaluation, and optimization of compensation programs for our Independent Field Force and Employees. This high-impact role will drive compensation strategy through data-driven insights, financial modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping advisor recognition programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing enterprise-wide data governance.

What will you do in this role?

Strategic Compensation Design & Analysis

• Partner on the evaluation and redesign of commission structures to align with business goals and market competitiveness.
• Develop and present financial models to forecast the impact of compensation changes on earnings, profitability, and retention.
• Partner with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational restructuring through compensation analytics.
• Design and administer complex incentive programs, including performance-based bonuses and long-term incentive plans.

Advanced Data & Systems Management

• Serve as a subject matter expert on compensation data architecture across enterprise systems.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines and dashboards using Power BI, Power Query, and SQL to ensure real-time compensation insights.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.

Advisor Recognition & Operational Support

• Partner on the development and execution of advisor recognition programs, including performance tracking, benchmarking, and ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing, HR, and Advisor Operations to enhance visibility and engagement of top performers.

Governance, Compliance, & Forecasting

• Interpret and apply Advisor Agreements, corporate SOPs, and regulatory guidelines to ensure compensation compliance.
• Partner with FP&A to develop and validate compensation forecasts and budget models.
• Champion data governance best practices and ensure protection of sensitive PII and compensation data.

What skills & qualifications do you need?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in compensation analysis, preferably in a sales-driven or financial services environment.
• Proven track record of influencing executive decision-making through data storytelling and strategic insights.

Certifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or progress toward certification is highly desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with compensation management systems (e.g., ADP, CIQ, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite to include Power Query and PowerBI.
• Experience presenting complex financial data to executive leadership team members.
• Experience managing end-to-end financial analysis projects for senior stakeholders.
• Requires excellent ability to solve complex and ambiguous business problems 

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