Senior Specialist - Data Science

Ally Financial • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This role sits at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and business decision-making, supporting Compliance, Legal, and key stakeholders. The individual will transform raw data into actionable insights while developing analytical and AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency and enable smarter decisions. This position requires a hands-on practitioner who can build models, prototype solutions, and develop end-to-end workflows, along with strong communication skills to translate complex concepts into clear business value. The role also involves operating in ambiguous problem spaces and leveraging machine learning and emerging Generative AI capabilities to deliver scalable, impactful solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field(s) of study or equivalent
• 3+ Years of analytics experience.
• 2+ Years of hands-on experience with Python for data analysis, automation and machine learning.
• 2+ Years of hands-on experience with SQL database programming.
• Hands-on experience working with Generative AI tools and LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini), including prompt design and practical application.
• Familiarity with APIs and structured data formats (e.g., JSON, DataFrames) for data integration and system interaction.
• Familiarity with version control (Git/GitLab) and modern development environments (VS Code, Jupyter).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver data science and AI-driven solutions that improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and automation.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and emerging Generative AI approaches to solve complex business problems across structured and unstructured data.
• Develop predictive and statistical models from the ground up, leveraging advanced coding, algorithms, and rigorous experimental design.
• Translate business needs into structured analytical approaches through feasibility testing, rapid prototyping, and iterative solution development.
• Build and maintain end-to-end analytical workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and output generation.
• Manipulate and optimize algorithms and models to enhance performance, scalability, and business impact.
• Share best practices in statistical modeling, machine learning, and analytics development to elevate capabilities across the organization.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights and contribute to the design of intuitive dashboards and tools that drive consistent, efficient decision-making.

Benefits

• Market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals.
• Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• 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.
• Financial learning center and financial coach access.
• 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.
• Total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Dependent Day Care FSA.
• Back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Travel allowances (depending on the role).
• Relocation assistance (depending on the role).
• Signing bonus (depending on the role).
• Equity (depending on the role).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees