AI Business Analyst

Legal Entity: American Honda Finance Corp.
Business Unit: American Honda Finance Corp
Department: Bus Ops Svcs - Strategic Planning

Division: Financial Services Division
Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location
Shift: 1st
Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20%
Career Level: 4
Job Grade: Exempt-2
Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $112,100.00

Job Purpose

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. This role is key to preparing AHFC to meet and exceed future customer expectations through AI and other innovative solutions.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Include but are not limited to

• 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

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as an Sr. Analyst, you must have:

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%

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• 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)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.