Full-Time

Compensation Analyst

Posted on 9/3/2024

Chainguard

Chainguard

201-500 employees

Supply chain risk management and audits

Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • 1-3 years of experience with sales compensation in a hyper growth environment
  • Familiarity with Go-to-Market roles such as Account Executives, Business Development Representatives, Sales Engineers, etc.
  • Experience in Sales Operations, Finance, Financial Analysis, or a related function is a plus
  • Experience with Sales Commission tools (Xactly, Callidus, Spiff, CaptivateIQ, QuotaPath, etc) strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization
  • Extreme attention to detail and a sense of high data integrity for the information you handle
  • Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion
Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Director of Sales Operations to manage execution of the sales compensation process including plan implementation, communication and administration of sales plans and special incentive programs.
  • Implement and administer the incentive compensation reporting application including: system enhancements, report design, functionality improvements, and on-going stability.
  • Execute plan calculations and conduct an audit of commission statements to ensure prior to releasing payments to Finance, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in the calculations.
  • Manage commission statement delivery and hold office hours for questions.
  • Meet and collaborate with various stakeholders and teams (Finance & GTM Ops) to drive compensation plans and sales efficiency improvements.
  • Create and maintain compensation program documentation such as plan descriptions, policies, guidelines, trainings, and processes.
  • Analyze and forecast the success of variable compensation components in addition to conducting ad-hoc analysis of overall rep performance and commission plan effectiveness.
  • Partner with sales leadership and sales operations to resolve any compensation related anomalies.

Chainguard focuses on managing risks within supply chains, particularly for businesses that depend on software supply chains. The company conducts audits to identify potential risks, both internal and external, and provides detailed reports that include suggested improvements and next steps to help businesses address these risks. One of Chainguard's key offerings is a curated base container image distro, which is a secure and efficient version of a software package that businesses can easily adopt. This service enhances the integrity of software supply chains and allows for smoother transitions to safer software environments. Chainguard differentiates itself from competitors by not only providing audits but also offering supply chain observability services, which help businesses track their software's origins and dependencies. The goal of Chainguard is to empower businesses to mitigate supply chain risks effectively and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$249M

Headquarters

Kirkland, Washington

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
  • Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
  • Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
  • Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
  • Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

What makes Chainguard unique

  • Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
  • The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
  • Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

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Benefits

Equity/stock options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

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