Analyst - Advanced Business Analytics

Ally - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Lansing, MI

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The position is focused on performance analysis of the consumer auto stipulation portfolio at Ally Financial. The candidate will analyze large volumes of data to identify performance trends and emerging risks, collaborating with various stakeholders within the organization. The role requires a detail-oriented and innovative thinker who can deliver accurate results and support strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and data support in the design and review of strategy tests and current operations.
• Analyze monthly operating results and monthly variances; identify problems and research potential recommendations for corrective actions.
• Perform portfolio analytics, special projects, drill-down analysis and other duties as needed.
• Apply sound control processes into daily/weekly/monthly processes to effectively identify, assess and manage risk.
• Maintain code logic to pull, sanitize, aggregate, conform, and produce operational and portfolio-level reports accurately.
• Collaboratively work with matrix & vendor partners to ensure alignment with strategic imperatives.
• Perform special analytics projects and other duties as assigned.
• Interface with various stakeholders within asset performance, credit risk, finance and strategy and analytics organizations to provide timely and accurate analysis.
• Able to deliver accurate results within expected deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; BS or BA in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Information Technology or related field.
• 1 plus years' experience in similar or equivalent position preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of consumer financing industry (e.g. auto, card, mortgage etc.).
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of data mining and analytical techniques.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience working with large datasets with SQL knowledge.
• Quick learner with demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and execute small to medium scale projects.
• Ability to work well within a team of analysts and collaborate with individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present material.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic knowledge of statistics and models preferred.
• Experience with designing and implementing champion challenger strategies preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Student loan and 529 educational assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and other financial well-being programs.
• Flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support.
• Parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.