AVP Data Integration - GM Financial

Why GMF Technology?

GM Financial is set to change the auto finance industry and is leading the path of embarking on tech modernization – we have a startup mindset, and preserve our small company culture, in a public company environment with financial stability and intense growth over a decade-plus history. We are data junkies and trust in data and insights to advance our business objectives.

We take our goal of zero emission, zero collision, zero congestion, and zero friction very seriously. We believe as an auto finance market leader we are in the driver's seat to lead us in the GM EV mission to change the world.

We are building global platforms, in LATAM, Europe, China, U.S. and Canada – and we are looking to grow our high-performing team. GMF is comprised of over 10,000 team members globally. Join our fintech culture within a Blue-Chip company where we are changing the way we use technology to support our customers, dealers and business.

About The Role: 

The AVP Data Integration leads a team of ETL Developers responsible for extracting data from various sources, transforming the data as required, and loading it to various targets (ETL) This team develops, maintains and supports the enterprise data warehouse system, corresponding data marts, and data interfaces between operational systems. This team member will analyze and review complex object and data models and the metadata repository in order to structure processes and data for accuracy, efficiency and maintainability. The AVP Data Integration assists with long term strategy and planning of the Data Integration architecture as well as evaluation and implementation of new technologies.

• Create complex data loading processes for Data Warehouse and operational system integration projects that satisfy all functional and technical requirements with limited supervision
• Implement best practices, standards and procedures to encourage team consistency, efficiency and maintainability
• Lead the creation, execution and organization of workflows, continually monitoring performance and rearranging processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the loading process
• Provide overall leadership, direction, management, performance criteria and evaluations for Data Integration staff
• Responsible for team member career development, education, assignments, counseling and adherence to standards
• Work with various levels of project managers, data modelers, software developers and system administrators to design load processes and identify potential problem areas in source systems
• Work with internal business clients to solve data integrity issues and ensure timely data availability
• Collaborate with the Data Architecture team to understand, interpret and implement complex data integration requirements
• Assist Database Administrators with managing and organizing database objects and with understanding the need for constant size management and infrastructure analysis
• Perform data load monitoring and problem resolution and take action to resolve recurring issues
• Manage relationships with data integration software vendors, and make technology recommendations that support enterprise data needs in the short and long run
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures

What Makes You A Dream Candidate?

• Advanced knowledge of business processes for supported business groups
• Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and best practices
• Knowledgeable of best practices in information technology governance and regulatory landscape for financial institutions
• Knowledge of GM Financial's core business functions
• Working knowledge of the consumer loan business
• Working knowledge of all system applications
• Working knowledge of the corporate business solution environment
• Significant experience in a large and complex business environment
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (eg, ISO 27000, NIST, FFIEC, etc)
• Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations
• Working knowledge of information systems and operations systems for supported business groups
• Experience with extensive project related work, preferably application development projects and Data Warehouse projects
• Experience with UNIX and/or Linux required
• Experience with Message Oriented Middleware and Webservices
• Ability to create and work RFC and SR tickets with Oracle On Demand, Oracle Managed Cloud Services and Oracle Support
• Strong in the use of Microsoft Office software and strong ability to analyze data using Excel for reporting and data mining purposes
• Ability to meet expected delivery dates and the tasks necessary to achieve objectives
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Strong people skills including the ability to interact with employees at all levels and ability to work directly with senior level management
• Must be a self-starter and able to manage the investigations function with minimal supervision
• Advance experience with data visualization concepts and tools
• Advanced computer skills and conversance in information technology issues
• Ability to effectively lead, organize and supervise

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Greater than 10 years of overall experience in information systems required
• 7-10 years of data integration experience 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, 3-days a week in office

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