Principal - BL Risk Tech

General information

Career area Technology Work Location(s) 500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 21896 Posted Date 03-13-26 Working time Full time

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

The Business Line Risk Technology Principal will be responsible for implementing various component of the IT risk management program as well as risk reporting for the Ally Corporate Technology (ACT) team. The role will work closely with multiple stakeholders including the Ally Corporate Technology (ACT) leadership team, IPRM, business leaders, and technology project and operations teams to provide technology risk assessments and lead risk remediation efforts.
At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

• Coordinate and manage IT risks and issues across Ally Corporate Technology (ACT)
• Develop and present risk reports and action plans to business partners and senior management via risk routines.
• Consult with technology and business partners to develop action plans for issues and manage risk remediation efforts.
• Serve as the vendor risk point of contact for Ally Corporate Technology (ACT) suppliers for risk related matters.
• Prepare materials for Enterprise IT Risk routines and Business Risk Forums.
• Coordinate the resolution of open control issues for Ally Corporate Technology (ACT) including audit, compliance, regulatory, vendor, and self- identified issues.
• Act as the SOX Coordinator for Ally Bank IT in partnership with sustain leads that manage identified SOX applications.
• Lead risk project and process improvement efforts for Ally Corporate Technology (ACT).
• Partner and collaborate with Enterprise Risk, Compliance and Information Security teams to ensure alignment and proper risk treatments.
• Participate in business and IT Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA).
• Other duties as required.

The Skills You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT, Risk Management or related experience.
• Financial Services experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong customer/client focus with ability to manage expectations appropriately and provide superior customer/client experience and build long-term relationships.
• Critical Thinker with excellent problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Project and Process Management skills.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels across the organization including executive leadership and to comprehend business imperatives.
• Ability to function in a matrix organization.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills.
• Experience using the Archer tool.

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 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.