Senior analyst - it / cyber risk

General information

Ref # 20841

Remote? No

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?

The Opportunity

This role is on a hybrid schedule in our Charlotte or Detroit office.

The individual will be responsible for leading one of the testing functions (IT Processes, Applications or Asset Classes) within IT Risk. In addition, this position is also responsible for designing testing objectives/steps and performing testing of higher complexity controls to ensure that key application controls are designed appropriately and working effectively to mitigate risks. This individual will independently perform all aspects of controls testing starting from scoping to communicating results. The successful candidate will have experience in IT Audit, Information Security, or Risk. The position will require the ability to effectively consult on IT/Information Security risks and issues and manage multiple priorities efficiently while demonstrating excellent time management skills.

The Work Itself

• Lead applicable IT Process, Application or Asset Class testing function within IT Risk.
• Design testing objectives/steps and performing testing of higher complexity controls.
• Independently perform IRM testing for key application controls which includes assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the control structure and compliance with policies and standards.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other individuals on IT Risk team performing application testing.
• Document test results and provide support for an informed, objective opinion of the risk exposure.
• Draft testing observations and provide recommendations to management both verbally and in writing.
• Review management action plans to assess effectiveness of proposed remediation and appropriateness of the timeline.
• Identify emerging technology risks and lead the dialog among stakeholders to ensure that these risks are considered for entry into the IT risk register.

The Skills You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Information Security required.
• Bachelor's degree required , in relevant field of study preferred.
• High level of proficiency in application testing.
• Experience in financial services industry required
• Knowledge and experience in performing assessments aligned with Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) guidance and information security-related standards such as NIST, COBIT, ISO2700x, and PCI-DSS, preferred.
• Industry designation preferred (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC).
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong detail orientation with ability to research, compile, and report on data.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Good organizational skills, ability to establish priorities.
• Ability to multi-task, handle competing priorities and follow through on all open items/tasks,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Archer, Jira, Confluence, multiple Reporting tools preferred.
• MS Excel - intermediate proficiency required

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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. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• 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 and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions 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 support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

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

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.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

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:

An individual's position in the range is determined by 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.

Emerging: 85000

Experienced: 117500

Expert: 150000

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