AI Business Analyst

American Honda Finance is seeking an AI Business Analyst who will contribute to the Strategic Planning department’s innovative goals, with a focus on AI initiatives.

In this role, you will lead short- to long-term strategic AI projects, using an agile mindset to move quickly from ideation to implementation while managing multiple projects. Continuous learning is required to stay current on technological advancements and trends in the automotive and financial services industries.

Key Accountabilities:

• Strategic AI Planning: Partner with leadership and corporate and field operations to build the AI road map and prioritize short- to long-term AI use cases.
• AI Governance and Industry Monitoring: Maintain the AI governance framework for compliance, ethics, and security, and keep management updated on AI advancements and key industry players.
• AI Initiative Ownership: Lead AI initiatives from proposal through implementation with Captive Finance IT and vendors, including business requirements and user acceptance testing, and support deployed models as the AI subject matter expert.
• Executive Communication: Present AI project updates to senior leadership and gain approvals, tailoring messages to the audience.
• Department and AHFC Contribution: Support ad hoc research, reporting, and non-AI initiatives while building deep knowledge of AHFC operations to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Business Partner Relationships: Research key AI and innovation vendors, coordinate meetings, and support Procurement in selecting long-term strategic partners.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Minimum Educational Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree required in finance, economics, business, business administration, mathematics/statistics, data science, or a related field
• MBA or related MS degree preferred
• Minimum Work Experience:
• 2+ years of experience in a financial or technological field, or an outstanding academic record
• Deep understanding of AI technology, capabilities, and implementation strategies
• Solid understanding of the automotive industry and automotive finance business
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
• Other Job-Specific Skills:
• Excellent time management and organizational ability
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve business issues
• Self-motivated
• Ability to think big picture
• Good analytical skills and business acumen
• Proficient in MS Windows applications, with a strong emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel

Working Conditions:

• Workstyle: 80/20 (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Travel 10%

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs