Why GM Financial?
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 the Asia Pacific region. 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.
At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.
Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.
This position will be posted until filled.
About the role
The Manager of Data Science is the subject matter expert with an in-depth knowledge of quantitative methods and diligent knowledge of data sources and tools. The Manager of Data Science brings a strong ability for independent learning and is therefore regarded as a technical expert in the latest advances in Data Science.
In this role you will:
Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of predictive, prescriptive, and statistical models across areas such as originations, collections, risk, pricing, fraud, customer experience, and marketing.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Data Scientists, guiding problem formulation, model development, deployment strategies, and adherence to Data Science best practices and processes.
Apply advanced machine learning, statistical, forecasting, optimization, and data mining techniques to solve complex business problems and drive business outcomes.
Lead research, analysis, and modeling efforts to quantify the impact of internal and external factors on portfolio performance and key business metrics.
Design and execute studies utilizing descriptive analytics, supervised machine learning, and advanced statistical methodologies.
Develop and apply innovative algorithms and models to improve operations, support decision-making, and answer complex business questions.
Coordinate project activities, provide technical oversight, and ensure analytics solutions meet business objectives and stakeholder needs.
Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for analytics, provide strategic recommendations, and communicate findings to senior leadership.
Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders through clear, concise reports and presentations.
Lead research initiatives from project design and data collection through analysis, recommendations, and implementation.
Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical training to Data Scientists across the organization.
Prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
What makes you an ideal candidate?
Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with a strong foundation in mathematics, probability, statistics, machine learning, and predictive modeling.
Ability to translate complex business challenges into analytical solutions, formulate quantitative problem statements, and articulate business value.
Deep knowledge of statistical and machine learning methodologies, including regression techniques, time series analysis, survival analysis, clustering, decision trees, optimization, simulation, dimensionality reduction, and other advanced analytical methods.
Strong programming and analytical tool experience, including Python, SAS, SQL, R, JMP, and Microsoft Office applications, with a preference for experience using Python frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras.
Experience designing, deploying, documenting, monitoring, and maintaining analytical models and machine learning solutions, including DevOps/MLOps practices and Azure DevOps environments.
Comprehensive knowledge of data architecture concepts, including data warehouses, data lakes, big data platforms, and large-scale dataset analysis.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and insights to senior leaders and business stakeholders.
Demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct independent research and develop innovative solutions to business challenges.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing competing demands, and mentoring others in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with Agile, Lean Development, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Additional Knowledge and Skills
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Experience & Education
5+ years as a Data Scientist or similar quantitative field required
1+ years in a project leadership role required
Master’s Degree or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar quantitative field 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: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office in Fort Worth, Texas
This position is not open to agency submissions
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Skills Required
- Advanced quantitative and analytical skills in mathematics, probability, statistics, machine learning, and predictive modeling
- Ability to translate business challenges into analytical solutions and articulate business value
- Knowledge of regression, time series, survival analysis, clustering, decision trees, optimization, simulation, dimensionality reduction, and other advanced analytical methods
- Experience with Python, SAS, SQL, R, JMP, and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Python frameworks such as TensorFlow and Keras
- Experience designing, deploying, documenting, monitoring, and maintaining analytical models and machine learning solutions
- Experience with DevOps/MLOps practices and Azure DevOps environments
- Knowledge of data warehouses, data lakes, big data platforms, and large-scale dataset analysis
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, independent research, and innovation skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership
- Experience leading multiple projects, prioritizing competing demands, and mentoring others
- Familiarity with Agile, Lean Development, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Ability to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot
- Ability to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
- Experience integrating AI into workflows
- Familiarity with AI-assisted research, summarization, and content generation
- Understanding of responsible AI use, ethics, and data protection
- 5+ years as a Data Scientist or in a similar quantitative field
- 1+ year in a project leadership role
- Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a similar quantitative field
GM Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GM Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by GM Financial.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and performance bonuses are described as meaningful additions to total compensation. In several functions, incentives reliably boost take-home pay when available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, corporate and floating holidays, and paid volunteer time are emphasized. Time-away programs contribute significantly to perceived total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-friendly policies are highlighted, with recent expansions mentioned in some areas. Support for bonding time is seen as a notable strength of the package.
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What We Do
GM Financial is the captive finance company and the wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The company is a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, Latin America and China. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail loan 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. GM Financial employs more than 9,000 hard-working team members, and we're always looking for new people with diverse talents. GM Financial is a workplace where dedicated people have the opportunity to work together and celebrate our successes. Our culture is based on respect, integrity, innovation and personal development. GM Financial is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Each year, we select several philanthropic organizations to support through our Signature Events program. The company and its team members actively support these organizations through many company-wide initiatives; in addition we support numerous other nonprofit organizations through sponsorships and monetary donations.
