Sales Strategy & Analytics (Sr. Analyst)

Location: Plano, TX

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love 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 Opportunity

As a leader in digital financial services, our customer and employee experiences run on data. We depend on the Ally analytics community to fuel these journeys and to help nearly 10,000 leaders and employees make countless data-driven decisions every day. Our analytics community has hundreds of analytics professionals across Ally in communities focused on business analytics, data science, R, Python, Power BI and more and continues to grow every day. As you read this, our Technology and Digital organization is deploying our new Cloud Computing platform to accelerate and expand our digital capability.

We're looking for a passionate analytics professional with great communication skills for our West Regional Business Center. This person will execute quantitative analysis and problem solving to develop in-depth business-relevant insights, scenario based assumptions and forward-looking analysis. Utilizes data from databases, internal reports, market/business trends, and/or financial statements in analysis. Plays integral role in strategy development and associated risk management.

They will also mentor developing analytics professionals and connect with other analytics teams to build capability. Do you have a focus on measurable business outcomes, strong analytical skills, and a desire to make an impact? If you are a creative and critical thinker, storyteller, learner and innovator and want to work in an environment focused on using data driven decision making, keep reading.

The Work Itself

• 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 dive deeply into data while maintaining focus on broader business priorities and outcomes.
• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset with a demonstrated ability to independently identify opportunities, take initiative, and move work forward with limited direction.
• Strong business judgment and intellectual curiosity, with the 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 levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, understand stakeholder needs, and influence through insights rather than simply deliver analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience using Snowflake to pull, explore, and analyze data, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to create and enhance Power BI reports, dashboards, and views that make information intuitive, actionable, and relevant for different business and leadership audiences.
• Experience with SAS, Python, and/or other analytical tools, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
• 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 how the organization uses data to make decisions.
• Demonstrated 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.

How We'll Have Your Back

Who 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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [email protected] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $150,000.00

An 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.