Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Position Summary:

The Optimization Engineer supporting Compliance is responsible for the standardizing, optimizing, and automating compliance risk and audit processes for the second and third line of defense. This position will provide the Second Line and Third Line of Defense automated solutions; design and maintenance of Compliance/Audit related data; conduct qualitative analysis; and generate solutions with reporting, automation and efficient workflow processes for Compliance and Audit functions. In partnership with the functional business and key stakeholders, continuously drives a strong culture of compliance and demonstrates integrity and professional judgement in protecting the interests of Stellantis Financial Services and its subsidiaries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Compliance, Licensing, Issue Management and Audit Departments (CCO/ Sr. Managing Director) in the development, automation, and efficiency of workflow solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert using various tools such as SAS, SQL, Tableau, SharePoint, Salesforce, Power Automate, ACCESS, Visual Basics for Applications (VBA), Macros, and Excel to streamline risk and audit procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document requirements for risk and audit standardization, automation of CCO and Sr. Managing Director.
• Design and maintain databases to store and organize risk and audit-related data effectively.
• Conduct qualitative analysis to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions to address business challenges.
• Generate reports and perform quantitative analysis using analytical tools to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of automated solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Provide training and support to end-users on utilizing automated solutions effectively.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to risk and audit automation.
• Maintain current knowledge and general understanding of Consumer Regulatory Knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Willingness and ability to exhibit Stellantis Financial Services Inc., Core Values every day.
• Create and implement risk-based automated solutions for second line and third line of defense.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, Financial Services, or Risk Management background and knowledge.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Data Analytics, or bachelor’s degree with additional certifications with related technology fields.

Skills Required:

• Experience in Data Analytics.
• Microsoft Access and Excel, including VBA and Macros for advanced data analysis and automation.
• Minimum combined 7 years computer programming/coding and, Software language such as SAS, SQL, Tableau, and Python.

• Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Proficient in SQL and SAS, data manipulation and extraction.
• Experience with VBA tools, Tableau reporting and dashboard creations.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint and Salesforce to manage and organize data.
• Strong automation ability of workflows using various software and applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Macros for advanced data analysis and automation.
• Strong creative and effective development of business solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven history of detail-oriented accuracy and precision in data analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with capability of prioritizing tasks while maintaining an elevated level of responsiveness, client focus and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive results.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.