Business Analyst Compensation

Overview

IDG is seeking an experienced Business Analyst. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the variable compensation team by developing models for plan calculations and future-focused forecasting and analysis. This individual will leverage strong analytical skills to ensure accurate calculation of payouts and projection of costs, contributing to the overall success of the variable compensation implementation program.

At IDG, we are committed to building relationships through trusted content and data. Our rigorous standards, rich history in the IT industry, and connected global teams serve as the foundation for our continued growth. At the core of IDG is a corporate team of experienced professionals that provide integrated, innovative solutions to help our partners navigate the ever-changing business landscape.

This role can be 100% remote for an approved US location.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain models to calculate variable compensation payouts for sales, research, and corporate teams.
• Develop models to streamline administration processes, including reporting and pay statement generation.
• Validate and analyze data to ensure accuracy and consistency in payout calculations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and input for model development and refinement.
• Assist in the development of future-focused forecasting models to project variable compensation costs and analyze potential scenarios.
• Provide support and expertise in Excel functionality and best practices to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of payout calculations.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives to streamline data collection, validation, and analysis.
• Support future state automation and implementation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and modeling techniques.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision in data analysis and calculations.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation modelling a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience in compensation analysis or financial modeling is preferred.

About IDG

For more than five decades IDG  and its businesses have been at the forefront of every major shift in the technology market, providing critical insights for tech suppliers and buyers. Our vision is to make the world a better place through technology. Through our global brands, IDC and Foundry, we offer proprietary data, innovative platforms, and trusted content.

IDG, is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

At IDG, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $111,300 and $126,100 and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).