Sales Incentive Pay Analyst

Keysight Technologies; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a qualified individual to manage sales incentive compensation plans. The successful candidate will administer, analyze, and validate sales commissions, ensuring compliance and providing insights on incentive performance. A Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of experience in sales compensation or financial analysis is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with sales compensation software are required. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to partner with Sales, Finance, and HR teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in sales compensation, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Prior experience in corporate sales operations, finance, or HR compensation roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and analyze sales incentive compensation plans.
• Calculate and validate sales commissions and bonuses for accuracy.
• Provide reporting and insights on incentive performance and payout trends.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and HR teams to optimize compensation models.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Support plan design changes and assist in compensation strategy reviews.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with sales compensation software

Understanding of sales compensation structures

Ability to interpret and apply compensation policies

Experience with CRM systems

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

SAP

Oracle

Xactly

CallidusCloud

Anaplan

Varicent

Job description

Overview

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more

Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Administer and analyze sales incentive compensation plans.
• Calculate and validate sales commissions and bonuses for accuracy.
• Provide reporting and insights on incentive performance and payout trends.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and HR teams to optimize compensation models.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Support plan design changes and assist in compensation strategy reviews.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in sales compensation, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Prior experience in a corporate sales operations, finance, or HR compensation role is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in data analysis, validation and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and other analytical tools.
• Familiarity with sales compensation software (e.g., Xactly, CallidusCloud, Anaplan, Varicent) is a plus.
• Understanding of sales compensation structures, including commission plans, bonuses, and SPIFFs.
• Ability to interpret and apply compensation policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities for working with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in sales operations, finance, or related fields is a plus

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.