Mid Level Sales Compensation Analyst Jobs
Mid level sales compensation analyst jobs go to professionals ready to own compensation modeling projects end to end, build plan designs with limited oversight, and guide junior analysts through complex incentive structures. Roles cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Perforce Software, Northwest Bank, and Applied Systems hiring at this level now.
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Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
As an Associate Client Compensation Consultant within our Client Compensation Processing Operations team, you will play a critical role in delivering expert solutions to middle and back-office operational inquiries and expediting advisor commission payments. You will have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert (SME) in the set-up of payout rules, products and sponsors, billing of fees and expenses, research and payout of advisor compensation, supporting financial advisors and ensuring accurate and timely payments.
In this role, you will be responsible for activities related to the management and administration of financial advisors' commissions payments which will include working with internal stakeholders and fund companies to resolve complex commission problems and processing commission payments. Being flexible and adaptable to competing priorities will be key success factors for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Develop expertise in Client Compensation Operations processing and procedures
- Serve as dedicated liaison, taking ownership of Client Compensation escalations
- Process transactions with precision and accuracy, ensuring accurate and timely payments flow to financial advisors and their firms
- Own and supervise firm-wide, multi-department projects to build or enhance experience workflows related to the department
- Proactively review audit controls to mitigate risk, remove redundant requirements, and increase transparency with audit partners
- Proactively assist with large-scale projects and transformation efforts
- Plan and champion initiatives that enhance the advisor experience and positively impact the broader LPL organization
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of experience in operations roles within the financial services industry
- MS Office, with advanced Excel skills including formulas, macros and Pivot tables
- Knowledge of Oracle (ComReg) functionality, BETA, Tumbleweed, and Salesforce preferred
Core Competencies:
- Customer-centric focus with a strong work ethic
- FINRA Securities Industries Essentials (SIE) Certification (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of process improvement methodology (Lean, Agile, Six Sigma) preferred
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail with a problem-solving and process improvement mindset
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Self-motivation, adaptability, and responsiveness to coaching and training
If you are a motivated individual who is excited about working with cutting-edge technology and making a difference in the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply for this role!
Pay Range:
$21.00-$34.96/hour
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Mid Level Sales Compensation Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level sales compensation analyst job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight compensation plans you designed or overhauled, quota-setting work you led, and cross-functional projects you drove with sales ops or finance. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as plan adoption rates or error reduction in commission calculations. Demonstrating that you operate with limited oversight is what separates mid level candidates from senior analysts reviewing your application.
Which companies hire mid level sales compensation analysts?
Companies hiring mid level sales compensation analysts right now include Perforce Software, Northwest Bank, and Applied Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Mid-size technology firms, financial services companies, and large enterprise sales organizations tend to hire most actively at this level, where compensation programs are complex enough to require dedicated analyst ownership.
Are there remote mid level sales compensation analyst jobs?
Yes, and the share is meaningful. About 49% of mid level sales compensation analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of this work relies on spreadsheet modeling, CRM data pulls, and cross-functional collaboration that translates well to distributed settings. On-site roles still exist, particularly at companies with large field sales teams that prefer analysts embedded with the business.
How do I move up to a mid level sales compensation analyst role?
The path from entry level to mid level in sales compensation runs through demonstrated ownership. Early on, focus on mastering plan mechanics, quota modeling, and commission calculation accuracy. Over time, take on full plan cycles independently, document your methodology, and volunteer for cross-functional projects with sales ops or finance. Analysts who reach mid level have typically owned at least one full plan design from design through payout audit, with measurable results they can speak to clearly.
Which industries hire the most mid level sales compensation analysts?
Mid Level sales compensation analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to run large, variable-pay sales forces with tiered incentive structures, which creates ongoing demand for analysts who can manage plan complexity, support sales leadership decisions, and ensure accurate, timely payouts at scale.