The Role About Lord Abbett:Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett is an independent firm with a singular focus on the management of money. Over the course of our history, we've earned a sterling reputation for our leadership, influence, and innovation in the asset management industry. Today, our independent perspective, our commitment to active management, and our intelligent product design continue to make us relevant to individual and institutional investors.From the very beginning, we've recognized that our people are our greatest asset. As an investment-led, investor-focused firm, we value intellectual curiosity, teamwork, and collaboration across the organization.We're looking for people with a keen interest in working for a trusted leader in the asset management industry, a desire to expand their knowledge, and a passion for delivering a client experience that exceeds expectations.Now that you know our history, are you ready to be part of our future?Job Overview:The Compensation Reporting Analyst will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing sales compensation data and reporting. This individual will ensure that incentive compensation programs are accurately administered, transparent, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Human Resources, Sales, and Finance teams.We'll trust you to: Prepare and distribute regular and ad hoc compensation reports for the Sales organization and senior management.Analyze trends in sales performance and compensation to identify insights and opportunities for process or program improvements.Support quarterly and annual compensation processes by validating calculations and ensuring data accuracy.Reconcile payouts and align reporting with firm-wide financial metrics.Maintain compensation data in reporting tools and systems with the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.Perform data audits, validation, and reconciliation across multiple data sources (CRM, UKG, Varicent, CompXL, EWM, etc.).Contribute to system enhancement projects, testing, and automation of reporting workflows.Serve as a liaison between Sales, HR, and Finance to ensure alignment on incentive structures and reporting needs.Translate complex data into actionable insights and clear visualizations for senior leadership.Participate in the design and documentation of processes that improve operational efficiency and compliance.You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in compensation analytics, sales reporting, or financial analysis — ideally within asset management or financial services.Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other BI tools preferred.Familiarity with incentive compensation platforms such as Varicent, CompXL, and EWM.Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.Experience supporting sales teams.Understanding of asset management distribution models and performance metrics.A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.#J-18808-Ljbffr