AI Business Analyst

American Honda Finance Corp.•Torrance, CA

1d•$74,800 - $112,100•Hybrid

About The Position

American Honda Finance is seeking an AI Business Analyst to contribute to the Strategic Planning department’s innovative goals, with a focus on AI initiatives. The role leads short- and long-term strategic AI projects, using an agile mindset to move from ideation to implementation while managing multiple projects. Continuous learning is required to stay current on technological advancements and trends in the automotive and financial services industries. The position helps prepare AHFC to meet and exceed future customer expectations through AI and other innovative solutions. The position partners with leadership and corporate and field operations to develop the AI roadmap and prioritize use cases. It maintains the AI governance framework for compliance, ethics, and security; monitors AI advancements and industry players; and leads AI initiatives from proposal through implementation with Captive Finance IT and vendors. Responsibilities include developing business requirements, conducting user acceptance testing, supporting deployed models as the AI subject matter expert, presenting project updates to senior leadership, supporting research and other departmental initiatives, and helping identify strategic vendor partners. The position is based at Honda’s Torrance Main Campus and follows an 80/20 workstyle: four days in the office and one day remote. Travel is 10%.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in finance, economics, business, business administration, mathematics/statistics, data science, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a financial or technological field, or an outstanding academic record.
Deep understanding of AI technology, capabilities, and implementation strategies.
Solid understanding of the automotive industry and automotive finance business.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Excellent time management and organizational ability.
Rigorous attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve business issues.
Self-motivated, able to think big picture, and possesses good analytical skills and business acumen.
Proficiency in MS Windows applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

MBA or related MS degree.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership and corporate and field operations to develop the AI roadmap and prioritize short- and long-term AI use cases.
Maintain the AI governance framework for compliance, ethics, and security.
Keep management informed about AI advancements and key industry players.
Lead AI initiatives from proposal through implementation with Captive Finance IT and vendors.
Develop business requirements, conduct user acceptance testing, and support deployed models as the AI subject matter expert.
Present AI project updates to senior leadership and obtain approvals, tailoring communications to the audience.
Support ad hoc research, reporting, and non-AI initiatives while developing knowledge of AHFC operations and identifying opportunities for competitive advantage.
Research AI and innovation vendors, coordinate meetings, and support Procurement in selecting long-term strategic partners.