Manager - Advanced Business Analytics & Strategy

General informationCareer areaUnderwritingCountryUnited StatesWork Location(s)2911 Lake Vista Drive, TX, 500 Woodward Avenue, MIRemote?NoRef #18063Posted DateTuesday, August 6, 2024Working timeFull timeAlly and Your CareerAlly Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.The OpportunityReporting to the Director of Strategy and Analytics, this position's primary responsibilities will include leading the underwriting optimizationteam in strategy development and performance analysis for the consumer underwriting. This individual will be leading a team focused on capacity based auto-decision strategies, origination target setting, cost optimization, and other ad hoc strategic analyses to support the needs of consumer underwriting. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering results, must be an innovative and strategic thinker, willing to challenge status quo, can learn quickly, is self-motivated and detail oriented. The position will lead a team and work with key stakeholders within the Consumer Underwriting organization, as well as partner groups such as finance, compliance, legal, risk and technology.The Work Itself• Lead a team focused on improving consumer underwriting by developing/modifiying strategies, while managing stakeholder expectations.• Lead analytics around capacity based auto-decisioning, supplier cost optimization, and other underwriter based strategies focused finding opportunities to improve performance.• Manage priorities using sound control processes (daily/weekly/monthly) to effectively identify, assess and manage progress and post implementation performance.• Collaboratively work with matrix & vendor partners to ensure alignment with Ally's strategic imperatives.• Understand nuances of the underwriting business in order to identify opportinities for future strategic imperatives.• Cultivate team talent in line with Ally's culture.The Skills You Bring• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Research, Statistics, Economics or a similar discipline with quantitative focus, master's degree preferred.• Significant experience (5+ years) and knowledge of consumer financing industry (e.g. auto, card, mortgage etc.)• 4+ years of experience in a similar role focused on strategic analytics/data/statistical analysis.• Demonstrate a solid understanding of data mining and classification techniques, ideally, 2+ years experience using SAS/Snowflake/SQL or similar tools for data analysis.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present proposals and vision to executive leadership.• Experience working with (and ability to influence) matrix partners that impact change capability, such as IT, Compliance, Legal, Vendor Management and Operations.• Candidate should possess outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; should be a critical thinker with strong attention to details.• Knowledge of statistics and quantitative models is a plus.• Experience in automotive underwriting industry preferred.How We'll Have Your BackAlly's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:• Time Away: 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date)• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an 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, and financial learning center and financial coach access.• Supporting your Health & Well-being: 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, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.• To view more detailed information about Ally's Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdfWho We Are:Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Base Pay Range: $110000 - $180000 USDAn individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.