Job Description

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliche 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

The Data Analytics Auditor II as part of the Data Analytics and Automation (DAA) team is primarily responsible for executing data analytics on audits of Ally's business lines and enterprise / independent risk management functions and assisting in innovation and automation efforts across Ally Audit. The DAA team is responsible for data identification, data extraction, data processing, and analytics (descriptive, predictive & prescriptive) in support of conclusions on the adequacy and efficiency of internal controls and risk management.

The Work Itself

* Perform data exploration and analytics using industry standard tool such as ACL Analytics, SAS, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Excel or other data analytics tools
* Assist in the execution of the DA plan, automated testing, and Continuous Monitoring through the use of data analytics and automation
* Independently analyze data to determine trends, variances, and inconsistencies
* Communicate progress, findings, and results of assigned test work to senior DA team members and DA Manager in a timely manner
* Participate as a team member on DA program related process improvement projects crafted to meet departmental needs
* Serve as data source SME by acquiring key source system data as requested by audit teams and supporting Audit's data management processes
* Understand and follow Ally Audit Services methodology as well as IIA standards
* Maintain and improve professional skill level through ongoing education and training activities to support departmental needs
* Complete assigned ad hoc projects timely and accurately

The Skills You Bring

* 1+ years of relevant experience within the financial services industry and/or public accounting
* Experience with relevant analytics tools including, but not limited to, ACL Analytics, Tableau Business Intelligence Tool, and PowerBI. Other industry tool experience (i.e., BI Publisher, Cognos, Spotfire, Qlikview, SQL, SAS, Python, R) desirable
* Familiarity with Data Warehouse and Data Mart concepts
* Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, Access and Sharepoint preferred)
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong written and verbal communications skills
* Ability to excel both as an individual contributor and in highly interactive team environments
* Detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed and organized
* Ability to understand risk and control concepts
* Bachelor's Degree in related field (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics)
* Limited 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. 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 child care 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 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.