Sales Strategy & Analytics (Sr. Analyst)

Ally•Plano, TX

1d•$85,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Ally Financial is seeking an analytics professional for its West Regional Business Center to perform quantitative analysis and problem solving, developing in-depth business insights, scenario-based assumptions, and forward-looking analysis. The role uses data from databases, internal reports, market and business trends, and financial statements to support strategy development and associated risk management. The analyst will contribute to Ally’s data-driven decision-making community, mentor developing analytics professionals, and connect with other analytics teams to build capability. The role calls for a focus on measurable business outcomes and the ability to translate complex data into useful recommendations for business stakeholders and senior leaders. Specific work requirements for this role will be discussed by the hiring manager; Ally identifies roles as fully on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, and requirements may change based on business needs.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in Auto Finance, Consumer Finance, analytics, strategy, or a related business-focused analytical role.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to examine data in depth while maintaining focus on broader business priorities and outcomes.
Proactive, ownership-oriented mindset and demonstrated ability to independently identify opportunities, take initiative, and move work forward with limited direction.
Strong business judgment and intellectual curiosity; ability to navigate ambiguity, think creatively, and develop practical solutions to new or evolving business problems.
Proven ability to partner effectively with leaders and teams across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Ability to build trusted relationships, understand stakeholder needs, and influence through insights.
Strong hands-on experience using Snowflake to pull, explore, and analyze data and translate it into meaningful business insights, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
Ability to create and enhance Power BI reports, dashboards, and views that are intuitive, actionable, and relevant to different audiences.
Experience with SAS, Python, and/or other analytical tools, with the ability to learn and apply new technologies.
Ability to learn rapidly, adapt to changing priorities, and solve problems dynamically.
Strong storytelling, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into clear, concise recommendations for business stakeholders and senior leadership.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
BS or MS in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Data Analytics, or a similar quantitative or analytical field.

Nice To Haves

Curiosity and willingness to adopt emerging AI and analytics tools, including Copilot, and develop practical use cases that improve efficiency, streamline manual work, and enhance data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

Execute quantitative analysis and problem solving to develop in-depth business-relevant insights, scenario-based assumptions, and forward-looking analysis.
Use data from databases, internal reports, market and business trends, and/or financial statements in analysis.
Play an integral role in strategy development and associated risk management.
Create and enhance Power BI reports, dashboards, and views for business and leadership audiences.
Translate data and complex findings into clear insights, opportunities, actionable recommendations, and presentations for stakeholders and senior leadership.
Mentor developing analytics professionals and connect with other analytics teams to build capability.
Explore practical use cases for emerging AI and analytics tools to improve efficiency, streamline manual work, and enhance data-driven decisions.
Partner with leaders and teams across functions and organizational levels, building trusted relationships and influencing through insights.

Benefits

Market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives based on personal and company goals.
At least 20 paid time off days, 11 paid holidays, and 8 hours of annual volunteer time off; amounts and programs may vary based on start date, full- or part-time status, and management level.
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
Student loan pay downs and 529 educational savings assistance programs.
Tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and access to a financial learning center and financial coaches.
Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Life insurance for employees, spouses, and children; short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-contribution Health Savings Account, Healthcare FSA, and critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Total well-being program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance; paid parental and caregiver leave.
Dependent Day Care FSA, backup child and adult/elder care days, and childcare discounts.
Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program, and other employee discount programs.
Depending on the role, travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus, and/or equity.
Annual incentive plan eligibility.