Senior Analyst - Adv Business Analytics

1611 Ally Bank; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Equity Eligible

Job summary

Ally Financial in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Analyst in the Data Management & Strategy team within Financial Crime Compliance. You will translate operational needs into data requirements, develop analytical solutions, and support data migrations to ensure accurate, reliable data for AML workflows.

You will partner with AML Investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence, Enterprise Technology, and business lines to improve processes, establish acceptance criteria, perform UAT, and maintain runbooks and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in banking/finance or data analytics.
• Advanced SQL and databases knowledge.
• Experience with data migration testing and reconciliation.
• Experience with Jira in Agile environment.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and presenting findings.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance operational reporting and analytics for AML teams.
• Identify and drive improvements to how AML sources, transforms, and processes data.
• Define business and data requirements and coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Develop and execute data migration test plans and validate transformation logic.
• Investigate data discrepancies and implement sustainable solutions.
• Maintain runbooks, data dictionaries, and testing documentation.

Skills

Banking analytics

Advanced SQL

Data migration testing

Jira

PowerBI

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Analytics

Tools

Jira

PowerBI

Excel

Python

R

Job description

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 elevate 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 your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: 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)
• 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.pdf

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 [e-mail] 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.