Economist I

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

About the role

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.

• 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 a strong attention to detail and 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
• MS Office required SAS programming experience preferred
  
  

Experience

• Master’s Degree required
  
  

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