Senior Analyst - Adv Business Analytics

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 This Senior Analyst position is part of the Data Management & Strategy function of Ally’s Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) organization. The role supports AML operational analytics and drives enhancements to how AML consumes and processes data. Responsibilities include translating operational needs into data requirements, developing analytical solutions, and testing data migrations and technology changes to support accurate, complete, and reliable data. This position partners with AML Investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence, AML Program Management, Enterprise Technology, and lines of business to improve operational processes while supporting compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and company policies and procedures. The role requires independent problem solving, strong technical judgment, and the ability to explain complex data concepts to cross-functional teams. The Work Itself • Develop and enhance operational reporting and analytics that help AML teams understand workload, monitor trends, and make informed decisions. • Identify and drive improvements to how AML sources, consumes, transforms, and processes data, reducing manual effort and improving 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. • Independently investigate data discrepancies, assess operational and model impacts, and work with business and Technology partners to identify root causes 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, including documenting data sources and lineage, and supporting the identification and resolution of data gaps. • Ensure day-to-day operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and the organization's policy • Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends • Miscellaneous duties as assigned The Skills You Bring • 3+ years in banking/finance industry or data analytics, including demonstrated experience independently delivering complex analytics or data improvement initiatives • Advanced SQL skills and strong working knowledge of databases and stored procedures, with the ability to build analytical datasets, develop reports, and investigate complex data issues • Experience with data migration testing, source-to-target reconciliation, data validation, and documenting and resolving defects • Experience with Jira and able to work in 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, advanced skill in the use of PowerBI, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, and experience with on-line research systems • Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and drive work forward across AML, Technology, and business teams • Familiarity with extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes, data pipelines, and source-to-target mappings preferred • Working knowledge of analytical tools or programming languages such as SAS, Python, or R to support analysis and process automation • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings, document requirements, and communicate 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, with the ability to work through ambiguous requirements and recommend practical improvements • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment Minimum Qualifications: • 3+ years of relevant experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related major or equivalent How We'll Have Your Back Ally'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 you