Senior Strategy Analyst - Advanced Business Analytics .
Ally and Your Career
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Analytics, this position's primary responsibilities will include strategy development and performance analysis to optimize portfolio results. The ideal candidate must be passionate about delivering results, must be an innovative and strategic thinker, willing to challenge status quo, can learn quickly, is self-motivated, detail oriented, and can sift through voluminous amounts of information to pinpoint which items are relevant to understanding Business results. They will be able to apply knowledge of business and balanced judgment in interpretation of data (analytics).
The Work Itself
- Provide analytical and data support in crafting and reviewing strategy tests and current operations.
- Analyze monthly operating results and variances; identify issues and develop corrective recommendations.
- Perform portfolio analytics, special projects, and drill-down analyses.
- Implement sound control processes in daily/weekly/monthly operations to manage risk effectively.
- Maintain code logic to produce accurate operational and portfolio-level reports.
- Collaborate with matrix & vendor partners to align with strategic imperatives.
- Conduct special analytics projects as assigned.
- Collaborate with different collaborators to provide timely and accurate analysis.
- Deliver flawless and accurate results within designated timelines.
The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; BS or BA or equivalent experience in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field will be considered.
- 3+ years' experience in a similar position preferred.
- Proven experience and knowledge of the consumer financing industry (e.g., auto, card, mortgage).
- Solid understanding of data mining and analytical techniques.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with large datasets, with SAS and/or SQL knowledge.
- Quick learner with a proven ability to start, develop, and complete projects.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Basic knowledge of statistics and models preferred
- Experience crafting and implementing champion challenger strategies preferred.
- Familiarity with segmentation software such as Model Builder, Knowledge Seeker, R., or equivalent experience.
- Experience in the automotive or financial services industry.
- Advanced knowledge in developing analysis queries and procedures in SAS and/or SQL preferred.
How We'll Have Your Back
Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:
- Time Away: 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date)
- Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
- Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
- Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
- Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
- Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
- To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.