Economist I - Military Veterans
at GM Financial
Overview
Why Economic Risk and Residual Management at GM Financial?
The Economic Risk and Residual Management team at GM Financial operates on two fronts. First, the team is dedicated to helping decision makers navigate economic risks by providing insights on a wide-ranging variety of macroeconomic topics. Second, the team manages the lease portfolio lifecycle and the enterprise's residual value risk by monitoring and forecasting trends on customer behaviors, industry practices, and used vehicle prices. Due to the evolving nature of the auto industry and the strict financial regulations, accuracy, attention to detail, and a creative mindset are paramount for this role.
If you are creative, detail oriented, have a love for collaborating and problem solving to provide valuable insights, this is the right fit for you.
Responsibilities
The Economist I is responsible for assisting in the data collection and maintenance of data driven models. The Economist I plays a role in the production of research and analysis to quantify the impact of economic, legal and industry factors that affect portfolio performance and asset values. This position is responsible for being the subject matter expert on the used vehicle market. This position is also responsible for summarizing, reporting and providing polished presentations on findings to a variety of internal clients as well as interacting with other departments in the interest of achieving the overall company objectives. This position will assist the Economics team in modeling efforts through an in depth knowledge of econometrics, diligent knowledge of economic and market data, and providing insightful interpretation through outside of the box analysis. To improve ad-hoc executive decisions, the Economist I applies advanced analytical skills and processes through data analysis, model development and strategy testing.
About the role
- Assist in analyzing key metrics and performing data analysis
- Support the used vehicle market monitoring process, including detailed analysis of residual value projections, monthly reporting and ad-hoc analysis
- Develop and maintain various databases
- Assist team in preparing residual value meetings
- Build technical knowledge to support research and analytic responsibilities
- Assist in conducting ad-hoc research projects, incorporate project design, data collection and analysis, summarizing findings, developing recommendations and effectively communicating to leadership the impact to the business
- Ensure that the delivered products meet the business needs of the company
- Partner with and provide recommendations to business leadership on the appropriate application of economic analysis, market data and predictive analytics to business strategies and effectively communicate risk analysis and implications to senior leadership
Qualifications
What makes you a dream candidate?
- You have the ability to identify and understand business issues and map these issues into quantitative questions
- You can efficiently work with large datasets
- You are able to design and implement model documentation and monitoring protocols, demonstrated understanding and experience with technical systems, rational datasets, data warehouses, and data analysis techniques
- You have effective written and verbal presentation skills with an ability to communicate well with Senior Management
- You have the ability to interact collaboratively with internal customers and external vendors
- You are capable of managing multiple and varied projects, including the ability to coordinate and balance numerous tasks in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure
Experience
- Master's Degree required
- SAS programming experience preferred.
What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.
Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.
Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
Work Life Balance: hybrid, 4 days per week in the office
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Austin, TX
GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America and Asia. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.
OUR BUSINESS & OUR HISTORY
GM Financial was founded as AmeriCredit in September 1992 and opened its first branch office in Fort Worth, Texas. On October 1, 2010, AmeriCredit Corp. was acquired by General Motors Company and renamed General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (GM Financial). In 2011, GM Financial acquired FinanciaLinx to serve GM dealers and customers throughout Canada. In November 2012, GM Financial announced the acquisition of Ally Financial Inc.’s international operations. The majority of those acquisitions were finalized in 2013, with the remaining market, a 35 percent equity interest in a joint venture in China, acquired in January 2015. In October 2017, GM Financial completed the sale of its European financial subsidiaries and branches as part of General Motors’ sale of the Opel and Vauxhall businesses to Peugeot S.A.
GM Financial provides auto finance solutions to 14,000 dealers worldwide, with earning assets of $93 billion at September 30, 2018.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
GM Financial's success is largely dependent on building strong, lasting relationships with our dealers and the consumer customers that we serve. This is why we are committed to providing best-in-class customer service, while promoting open, honest communication at all levels.
Our executive team and all employees must adhere to GM Financial's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Our Code outlines the principles by which all team members conduct business with customers, vendors and each other. These principles apply to all GM Financial team members and affiliates and although it does not cover every issue that may arise, the Code provides guidelines for all employees in regard to their business conduct.
For a deeper understanding of expectations and guidelines set forth for the entire GM Financial team, please review GM Financial's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics policies below.