VPP Manager

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 at this time.

• Develop the analytics strategy for TFS VPP products, including pricing, risk monitoring, new technology initiatives, and dealer incentive programs.
• Drive a compelling data and analytics roadmap that supports long-term business objectives.
• Influence organizational direction by combining analytical rigor with strong business acumen and cross functional leadership.
• Expand the team's analytical capabilities to support both existing and new private label business lines.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver tools, insights, and analyses that enhance decision-making.
• Lead the development of strategic analyses and influence adoption of recommendations that support profit objectives.
• Oversee product and profitability strategy; support and guide the product development lifecycle and underwriting risk strategy.
• Collaborate with data science, actuarial, and advanced analytics teams to optimize insurance product pricing, sales performance, and profitability.
• Work closely with VPP product managers, regional field leadership, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities, meet business needs, and communicate risk insights.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, procedures, and processing standards.
• Manage the financial risk analytics framework, including underwriting risk, loss frequency, and loss severity across a portfolio of more than 10 million in force contracts.
• Develop and oversee implementation of a comprehensive risk monitoring governance framework.
• Validate and oversee design configurations and coding updates, ensuring adherence to program requirements.
• Mentor and coach team members on VPP business knowledge and analytical tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and guide the team in optimizing analytical processes and adopting new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Build talent agility within a lean operating model by developing skill sets and strengthening team capabilities.

• Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Analytics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or related field.)
• At least 5-10 years of experience working in the capacity of product and pricing analytics and strategy - preferably within the insurance product or actuarial field.
• Extensive experience with SQL.

• Advanced Degree: MBA, Master's in Statistics, Data Science, or quantitative field.
• 10+ years of experience working within the insurance product or actuarial field.
• ARM (Associate in Risk Management) Certification
• Experience with Python and/or Tableau
• Knowledge of the automotive protection product / insurance or finance industry.
• Experience with Statistical Analysis - understanding of advanced statistical concepts such as multivariate regression analysis, clustering, generalized linear models and other non-linear modeling.