Risk Analyst Jobs in Michigan

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 love 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

This role is based in our Detroit office , in a few days weekly with some remote work.

The IT/Cyber Risk Senior Analyst, working within the Technology, Security, and Data Risk Team, serves as a lead contributor for the Asset Class testing function and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing risk-based testing activities of complex technology and infrastructure controls. This position is responsible for performing testing objectives and developing testing approaches to assess whether controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively to mitigate risk. The individual will independently perform all aspects of control testing, including scoping, walkthroughs, evidence evaluation, control assessment, issue development, and communication of results to stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess experience in IT Audit, Information Security, IT Risk Management, or Technology Control Testing and demonstrate the ability to evaluate complex technology environments and communicate risk effectively. The position requires the ability to effectively evaluate technology and cybersecurity risks, collaborate with technical and business stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities while demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

The Work Itself

The Work Itself:

• Lead the Asset Class testing function within IT Risk. Guide walkthroughs with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to understand technology processes, challenge control design, and evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation activities.
• Design testing objectives and approach and independently perform testing of complex technology and infrastructure controls.
• Independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of key technology controls, including evaluating compliance with enterprise policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to other members of the Technology, Security, and Data Risk Team.
• Document test results and provide support for an informed, objective opinion of the risk exposure
• Draft testing observations, including areas of improvement or control deficiencies, and provide recommendations to technical and business stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Identify emerging technology risks and lead the dialog among stakeholders to ensure that these risks are considered for entry into the IT risk register.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience performing IT Audit, IT Risk Management, Information Security, or Technology Control Testing activities in complex enterprise environments. Experience in the banking industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study preferred
• High level of proficiency in infrastructure testing (operating systems, databases, cloud technologies, etc.) and control review in domains such as identity and access management, patch management, vulnerability management, and network security controls
• Experience performing risk-based assessments and evaluating technology controls in alignment with FFIEC guidance and industry frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 2700x, and PCI-DSS
• Industry designation preferred (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical risks, control deficiencies, and remediation recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information to support risk-based conclusions.
• Ability to successfully work independently, demonstrate capability to autonomously manage tasks, prioritize responsibilities and achieve objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent

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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email hrpolicy@ally.com with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $150,000.00

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.