Residual Risk Strategy Manager

Job Description

The Residual Risk Strategy Manager plays a pivotal role in driving global residual risk management and forecasting initiatives at Ford Credit. As a key subject matter expert, you will lead the expansion and standardization of risk models across international markets, collaborating closely with analytics and marketing teams to integrate critical residual value insights into product development and business planning. By bridging the gap between data-driven forecasting and real-world application, you will directly contribute to mitigating financial exposure and providing the strategic insights necessary to inform high-level business decisions.

• Provide key strategic leadership for Residual Risk management, defining and driving key strategic priorities.
• Lead globalization efforts of residual forecasting and business planning, driving the expansion and standardization of risk models across international markets.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Residual Risk, offering comprehensive advice, analytical support, strategic guidance, and thought leadership to key internal stakeholders including Ford Marketing & Sales, Global Risk, Strategy, Finance, Brand, etc.
• Partner with Global Data Insight & Analytics (GDIA) to research, develop, and refine advanced residual value and optimization models.
• Engage with Lease and Commercial Marketing teams to integrate residual value insights into product development and pricing strategies, supporting enterprise-wide innovation, modernization, and customer loyalty initiatives.
• Support annual Business Plan development by conducting residual value assessments for future products, collaborating with Product Marketing and Enterprise Product Line Management (EPLM).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong background in Leasing, Residual Risk Management, Financial Analytics, and Corporate Finance, with a deep understanding of their interdependencies.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical analytical skills, coupled with an innate curiosity and a proactive mindset to constructively challenge existing processes and drive innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including Senior Management and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability in dynamic environments, proficiently managing multiple competing and time-sensitive strategic priorities with a focus on delivering results.
• Proven success in cultivating strong, collaborative relationships across all organizational levels, coupled with a demonstrated alignment with Ford+ behaviors and values.

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing robust risk-based processes, preferably within a global financial services or automotive context.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage advanced analytics for the establishment of precise risk thresholds and the development of effective systemic controls.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with the used vehicle market, including valuation methodologies and market dynamics.
• A passion for and demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers diverse teams and perspectives to achieve shared objectives.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6 and is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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