Ally Financial

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, our Technology/Cyber Control Testing professionals are at the forefront of understanding the financial services industry and applying industry regulations to our business units at Ally. In this role, you'll work in a collaborative and agile environment, leveraging your critical thinking skills to execute control testing activities and communicate the results of testing. We value flexibility and adaptability, and we're looking for individuals with a results-oriented mindset and a strong capacity for learning and growth.

The Manager is responsible for project management, resource management, and relationship management within the Cyber and Technology functions at Ally Financial. This candidate will help assess risk and have a critical role in the development of efficient and effective control testing projects; conclude and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management; and effectively communicate results to management.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

• Partner with Ally Technology and Cyber Leaders working cross-functionally while conducting individual control tests.
• Manage the overall execution and completion of control testing projects on a timely basis with the highest quality, in compliance with Ally Policies and professional standards.
• Use data literacy and analytics to provide consultation to management regarding emerging control practices.
• Assess IT audit staff against established performance and leadership criteria; provide timely, honest and meaningful project evaluations.
• Support continuous process improvement by identifying needs and opportunities and recommending appropriate process changes; champion common audit process approach; recommend process changes to maintain the highest quality standards.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and remain informed of emerging risk trends and industry-leading mitigation practices
• Assist in managing assigned validations of findings and issue management activities with quality and in accordance with Ally standards.
• Develop a high-performing organization by continuing to build an inclusive culture that prides itself on engineering excellence and realization of business value/outcomes.
• Mentor and develop control testing staff and act as a knowledge resource.
• Develop and maintain strong management relationships within assigned audit area(s).

The Skills You Bring

• 5+ years of work experience in audit, assurance, or equivalent line of service strongly preferred with focus on technology/cyber.
• Relevant certification (CIA, CISA, CISSP, CPA, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (i.e., Cyber, Computer Science, Accounting, Auditing, Computer Information Systems, etc.) or comparable combination of education and experience (including military service).
• Strong leadership and managerial skills (detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed, organized, etc.) with proven track record of increasing responsibilities within the organization and ability to excel in highly interactive team environment.
• Proven ability of using data analytics to accomplish the audit plan.
• Demonstrated effective project management skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated skill in successfully managing audit teams with an emphasis on staff development.
• A desire to creatively identify problems that potentially were not known to exist and provide solutions and/or recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of FFIEC, NIST, and Common Control Frameworks.

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How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
• To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range: $110000 - $180000 USD

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.