Senior Specialist - Data Science

• General information
• Ref #
• 22170
• Remote?
• No •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 live 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?

• The Opportunity
• This role sits at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and business decision-making, supporting Compliance, Legal, and key stakeholders.

The individual will transform raw data into actionable insights while developing analytical and AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency and enable smarter decisions.

This position requires a hands-on practitioner who can build models, prototype solutions, and develop end-to-end workflows, along with strong communication skills to translate complex concepts into clear business value. The role also involves operating in ambiguous problem spaces and leveraging machine learning and emerging Generative AI capabilities to deliver scalable, impactful solutions.

• The Work Itself
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver data science and AI-driven solutions that improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and automation.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning techniques, and emerging Generative AI approaches to solve complex business problems across structured and unstructured data.
• Develop predictive and statistical models from the ground up, leveraging advanced coding, algorithms, and rigorous experimental design.
• Translate business needs into structured analytical approaches through feasibility testing, rapid prototyping, and iterative solution development.
• Build and maintain end-to-end analytical workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and output generation.
• Manipulate and optimize algorithms and models to enhance performance, scalability, and business impact.
• Share best practices in statistical modeling, machine learning, and analytics development to elevate capabilities across the organization.
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable insights and contribute to the design of intuitive dashboards and tools that drive consistent, efficient decision-making.
• The Skills You Bring
• Minimum Qualifications
• 3+ years of relevant experience ​
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field(s) of study or equivalent​​Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ Years of analytics experience.
• 2+ Years of hands-on experience with Python for data analysis, automation and machine learning.
• 2+ Years of hands-on experience with SQL database programming.
• Hands-on experience working with Generative AI tools and LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini), including prompt design and practical application.
• Familiarity with APIs and structured data formats (e.g., JSON, DataFrames) for data integration and system interaction.
• Familiarity with version control (Git/GitLab) and modern development environments (VS Code, Jupyter).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor.
• 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. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

Time Away:

competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.

• 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 and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.

• Supporting your

Health & Well-being:

flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions 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 support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration:

other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

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.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the

COVID-19

vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Base Pay Range:

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• An individual's position in the range is determined by 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.

• Emerging:

• 85000

• Experienced:

• 117500

• Expert:

• 150000

Incentive Compensation:

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan