Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position currently.
This position is based at the Toyota Headquarters in Plano, TX with onsite work Monday-Thursday and remote work on Fridays
Who we’re looking for
Toyota Financial Services (TFS)seeks a passionate and highly-motivated Residual Value Risk Consultant; someone who shares our team’s passion for cars, data, creative problem solving and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Residual Value Forecast Manager, the person in this role will support the Quarterly RV Forecast process along with multiple strategic and highly complex projects that drive substantive business change impacting TFS, Toyota, our dealers and ultimately our customers.
What you’ll be doing
Support the RV Forecast Manager in ensuring production of accurate, efficient, and traceable quarterly risk forecasts using advanced statistical models in SAS/Python, in order to properly assess the outstanding risk on TMCC’s multi-billion dollar lease portfolio.
Quantitative and qualitative assessment of Toyota, Lexus and Mazda vehicle and market conditions. Identifying trends, drivers, correlations, and explanations of market value performance and providing insightful perspective and recommendations to diverse audiences (Executive, Field, Non-Technical, Auditors, etc.).
Consulting with Data Science & Data Engineering teams at TFS to support both the strategy and execution of major changes in Modelling, Model Execution, Code Migration, Data Migration and other technical initiatives within RV Risk to ensure process/data continuity and the highest levels of accuracy and compliance.
Envisioning, designing and managing strategic improvements to Residual Value Forecast, Setting, Strategy and RV Reporting processes, enhancing value, accuracy, repeatability, efficiency and automation to better support leadership and our partner teams across the enterprise.
Consulting with teams across the enterprise on ad-hoc strategic projects as a Residual Value subject matter expert.
Using excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively understand and explain complicated technical issues to leadership.
Using strategic, creative problem-solving abilities, with a passion for process improvement to get better results in less time.
What you bring
Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS) Finance, Statistics, Economics or other math-related degree. Advanced degree a plus, but not required.
Previous experience in a role with significant exposure/interaction with residual values at an automotive OEM, captive finance company or auto industry consulting firm. Example areas: Residual Forecast, Residual Setting, Financial Products, Product Planning, Pricing, Incentives, etc.
Extensive experience with and insight on US auto market sales, product, vehicles, and trends across OEMs and/or a passion for the industry and its products.
Significant experience with analysis tools (SQL, SAS, Python, Tableau).
Significant professional experience with both Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience analyzing and creating large, complex data sets, reports and presentations while being able to quickly hone-in on discrepancies.
Experience with and the ability to learn new concepts, methods and systems proficiently and effectively.
Experience with understanding and explaining complicated technical issues to leadership.
Strategic, innovative problem-solving abilities, with a dedication to process improvement and getting better results in less time.
What We’ll Bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
Tax Advantage Accounts (Health Savings Account, health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.