United States onlyGeneral information
Career area Technology Work Location(s) 500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 20342 Posted Date 07-26-25 Working time Full timeAlly 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 Principal Lead is primarily responsible for leading/executing assigned projects and issue validations related to the Cyber/IT functions and activities at Ally in accordance with applicable standards, and defined plans, budgets, and schedules.
At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The Work Itself
- You will partner with Ally Technology and Cyber Leaders working cross-functionally while conducting individual control tests.
- You will assist to develop, complete, and document tests in accordance with Ally policies and procedures and industry best practices.
- Your use of data literacy and analytics will provide consultation to management regarding emerging control practices.
- Your participation in uplift initiatives will be essential to the function’s contribution to the enterprise and its continuing role within Ally business.
- Proactively identify emerging risks and remain informed of emerging risk trends and industry-leading mitigation practices.
- Complete assigned validations of findings and issue management activities with quality and in accordance with Ally standards.
The Skills You Bring
- 5+ years of work experience in audit, assurance, or equivalent line of service with focus on technology, required.
- Experience conducting individual control tests and with documenting risk and control testing work papers, required. Prior experience using data literacy and analytics, preferred.
- Experience consulting with management regarding emerging control practices.
- Understanding of risk and control concepts.
- 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).
- Relevant certification (CIA, CISA, CISSP, CPA, etc.) is preferred.
- Strong project management and analytical skills; should be detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed, and organized individual.
- A desire to creatively identify problems that potentially were not known to exist and provide solutions and/or recommendations.
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 [email protected]. 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 USDAn 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.
