About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well-being, and meets social expectations.

We are currently looking for Residual Value Manager, the details Job responsibilities as below:

👤 Who You Are:
Responsible for residual value (RV) forecasting, monitoring, and optimization for all vehicle models in the European market. Through effective residual value management, support financial product pricing, product planning, and sales strategy formulation, control asset risk, and enhance full vehicle lifecycle profitability.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

I. Residual Value Forecasting & Model Management

• Develop and maintain residual value forecasting models for each vehicle model across different country markets (12/24/36/48 months).

• Conduct quantitative analysis and trend forecasting based on used-car transaction prices, auction data, and off-lease fleet data.

• Regularly back-test forecast accuracy and continuously optimize model parameters and assumptions.

• Produce standardized residual value forecast reports to serve as inputs for financial products, fleet quotations, and profit models.

II. Financial Products & Pricing Support

• Provide residual value parameters for financial products such as leasing, PCP, and subscription models.

• Collaborate with pricing and sales finance teams to assess the impact of different pricing strategies on residual values and risk exposure.

• Participate in price feasibility assessments during new model launches and model-year updates.

• Identify abnormal residual value risks, issue early warnings, and drive corrective actions.

III. Product & Configuration Strategy Collaboration

• Provide feedback to product planning teams on residual-value-friendly configurations and trim/version structures.

• Evaluate the impact of facelifts and new model introductions on the residual values of current and in-stock vehicles.

• Support vehicle lifecycle management and phase-out timing decisions.

IV. Off-Lease Vehicle & Remarketing Management

• Define remarketing channel strategies for off-lease vehicles (auctions, dealer networks, B2B exports, etc.).

• Work with auction houses and used-car platforms to monitor transaction prices, turnover efficiency, and inventory structure.

• Optimize cross-regional vehicle circulation strategies to maximize overall recovery value.

V. Risk & Financial Coordination

• Cooperate with finance and risk management teams to assess the impact of residual value deviations on profitability and asset impairment provisions.

• Monitor Residual Value Gain/Loss indicators and define improvement measures.

• Support asset value assumptions in annual budgeting and mid- to long-term business planning.

VI. Market & Competitor Analysis

• Track residual value performance and pricing trends of key competitors in the European market.

• Analyze the impact of policy changes (subsidies, emissions regulations, traffic restrictions) on the used-car market.

• Regularly deliver market insights to support market entry strategies and product positioning decisions.

VII. Cross-Functional & Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Maintain close collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, product teams, and national sales companies.

• Participate in cross-functional pricing committees and product decision-making meetings.

• Drive the localization and implementation of headquarters strategies across national markets.

💼 What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in automotive finance, residual value management, pricing analysis, or the used-car market.

• Experience with OEMs, captive finance companies, international leasing firms, or auction groups is a plus.

• Familiarity with multi-country European automotive markets and leasing business models is an advantage.

• Strong data analysis capabilities; advanced proficiency in Excel and at least one BI/analytics tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL).

• Solid understanding of leasing and financial product structures and their risk logic.

• Hands-on experience with used-car market mechanisms and price formation.

• Strong commercial acumen and risk awareness.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making.

• Experience working in multi-country, multicultural environments.

• Fluent in English; German, French, or Spanish is a plus.

✨ What We Offer:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.

• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Lunch Allowance & communication allowance reimbursements.

• 30 days annual leaves+ Good Friday+ Public holidays.

GAC Europe is based in Amsterdam, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy. Let me know if you'd like to learn more.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via gaci_eu_gmo@gac-international.com.

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We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.