Senior Analyst - Adv Business Analytics

Ally•Charlotte, NC

4d•$85,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Analyst is part of the Data Management & Strategy function within Ally Financial’s Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) organization. The role supports anti-money laundering (AML) operational analytics and improves how AML teams consume and process data. It translates operational needs into data requirements, develops analytical solutions, and tests data migrations and technology changes to ensure data is accurate, complete, and reliable. The position works with AML Investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence, AML Program Management, Enterprise Technology, and business lines to improve operational processes while supporting compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and company policies and procedures. It requires independent problem solving, sound technical judgment, and the ability to explain complex data concepts to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience; the posting specifies experience in banking/finance or data analytics, including independently delivering complex analytics or data improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related major, or equivalent.
Advanced SQL skills and strong working knowledge of databases and stored procedures, including building analytical datasets, developing reports, and investigating complex data issues.
Experience with data migration testing, source-to-target reconciliation, data validation, and documenting and resolving defects.
Experience with Jira and working in an Agile environment to formulate technical stories for data engineering teams.
Experience analyzing large, complex datasets, translating operational needs into practical data solutions, and presenting actionable findings and recommendations.
Strong research skills and advanced skill in Power BI, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access; experience with online research systems.
Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and drive work forward across AML, Technology, and business teams.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including explaining technical findings, documenting requirements, and communicating risks and recommendations to business and Technology stakeholders.
Ability to independently manage competing priorities, take ownership of deliverables, and escalate issues with clear recommendations.
Strong analytical judgment and problem-solving skills, including working through ambiguous requirements and recommending practical improvements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes, data pipelines, and source-to-target mappings.
Working knowledge of analytical tools or programming languages such as SAS, Python, or R to support analysis and process automation.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance operational reporting and analytics to help AML teams understand workload, monitor trends, and make informed decisions.
Improve how AML sources, consumes, transforms, and processes data to reduce manual effort and improve data reliability and usability.
Partner with AML stakeholders and Technology teams to define business and data requirements, establish acceptance criteria, and coordinate user acceptance testing for data and system enhancements.
Develop and execute data migration test plans; reconcile source and target data; validate transformation logic and downstream outputs; and track defects through resolution.
Investigate data discrepancies, assess operational and model impacts, identify root causes with business and Technology partners, and implement sustainable solutions.
Develop and maintain runbooks, procedures, data dictionaries, requirements, and testing documentation in line with Ally and regulatory expectations.
Assist with data governance activities, document data sources and lineage, and support identification and resolution of data gaps.
Ensure day-to-day operations comply with regulatory and legal requirements and organizational policies.
Maintain current knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, criminal typologies, and developing trends.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 20 days per year, 11 paid holidays, and 8 hours of annual volunteer time off; amounts may be prorated and programs vary by employment status and management level.
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
Student loan pay-down and 529 education savings assistance programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Financial learning center and access to financial coaches.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Health Savings Account with employer contributions and Healthcare FSA.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Total well-being program.
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.
May be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus, and/or equity, depending on the role.
Annual incentive plan eligibility.