General information Career area Audit Work Location(s) 601 S. Tryon Street, NC City Charlotte, NC Remote? No Ref # 18074 Posted Date Wednesday, August 14, 2024 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 Audit Manager - Risk Management is responsible for audit project management, resource management, and relationship management with Management in the IRM/ERM (2nd Line of Defense) functions of Ally Financial. The Audit Manager will help assess risk and have a critical role in the development of efficient and effective audit projects; conclude and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management programs; and effectively communicate results to management. This position will include an Issue Management focus, including regulatory issue validations, managing monthly updates, validating issues, and coaching staff through issue validations on a rotational basis with Audit projects.

The Work Itself Manage the monitoring, monthly updates, validation design and execution of Risk Management issues resulting from Audit reports, as well as assisting with regulatory finding validations. When not focused on Issue Management, manage the overall execution and completion of concurrently (typically two) assigned audit projects on a timely basis. Manage the audit focus onto key risks and ensure efficient - effective delivery with the highest quality, in compliance with professional standards and audit policies. Review and interpret work papers and analyses presented by team members and consistently draw the right conclusions. Prepare for and conduct key audit meetings and presentations with management. Mentor - develop audit staff and act as a knowledge resource. Effectively identify and communicate unusual and difficult problems to audit leadership. Assess audit staff against established performance and leadership criteria; provide timely, honest and meaningful project evaluations. Establish open and effective communication with management. Serve as contact with Function management in a collaborative way to foster positive working relationships, promote Audit's image, provide control advice and issue trends and to stay abreast of major business activities and changes in the business; and makes audit plan recommendations as necessary. 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. Assist Audit leadership, as appropriate in fulfilling information requests from regulators (FRB/FDIC/UST) and represent Ally Audit Services in supporting and handling issues raised by the FRB/FDIC/UST. The Skills You Bring Bachelor's degree in related field of study preferred.5+ years of relevant experience within the financial services industry and/or public accounting.Related certification strongly preferred (CPA or CIA preferred).Knowledge of COSO, FFIEC, and SOX.Knowledge of data mining and analytical tools preferred (ACL, IDEA, and MS Access).Proficient in Team Mate, MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Flowcharting software.Strong critical thinking skills and experience auditing risks in a dynamic organization.Strong analytical and communication skills.Strong leadership and managerial skills (meticulous, deadline driven, self-directed, organized, etc.) with proven track record of increasing responsibilities within the organization.Demonstrated effective project management skills and the ability to lead several projects simultaneously.Ability to multi-task and work well in a changing environment.Demonstrated skill in successfully managing audit teams with an emphasis on staff development.Ability to establish and foster strong management relationships within assigned audit area(s).Occasional travel required. 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: 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date) 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 work@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: $90000 - $150000 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.