Senior Analyst - Operational Risk Testing and Monitoring

Ally•Charlotte, NC

67d•$70,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is on a hybrid schedule in office a few days a week with some remote work. The Operational Risk Testing and Monitoring (T&M) Oversight Team is responsible for establishing enterprise-wide requirements for the consistent development and execution of testing and monitoring activities in line with industry standards and regulatory expectations. The team performs activities to ensure adherence to those internal requirements and evaluate T&M programs for quality and comprehensiveness. The team also drives the sharing of best and consistent practices and fostering integration and communication across T&M Teams to reduce duplication of effort, optimize resources, and take advantage of subject matter expertise while also ensuring appropriate monitoring and testing coverage. The Operational Risk Senior Analyst will assist in the oversight of the T&M programs across the enterprise to assess adherence to the Enterprise T&M Policy and help drive best and consistent T&M practices across Ally. ORM T&M sits within Ally's Independent Risk Management (IRM) function. IRM maintains and implements Ally's risk management framework and independently oversees risk-taking activities, sets parameters representative of a strong risk culture that encourages an informed, measured, disciplined, and balanced approach to risk-taking and fair and honest treatment of customers, counterparties, and employees. IRM's responsibilities include providing an objective, critical assessment of risks and evaluation of whether Ally remains aligned with its risk appetite and risk limits.

Requirements

3+ years' experience in Risk Management or applicable line of business (e.g., testing and monitoring, financial controls/SOX, or audit), preferably in financial services or similar industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal control concepts and testing/auditing standards.
Knowledge of common risk management framework and methodologies.
Proficient at issue identification, problem-solving/troubleshooting, and issue escalation.
Conflict management skills and/or demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with business partners or teammates.
High-level of written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively across business levels (both vertically and horizontally).
Ability to support multiple assignments and stakeholders and to self-prioritize workload, coordinate with teammates, and ensure deadlines are met.
Detail-oriented, organized, energetic, motivated, and action-oriented.
Proficient with all Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Visio preferred.
High level of personal integrity, with the ability to handle confidential and otherwise sensitive matters professionally and with the appropriate level of judgement and maturity.
Team-oriented and skilled in working in a collaborative environment.
BS/BA required.
Advanced degree preferred , preferably in a related field (e.g., Finance, Risk Management, etc.).
CPA or CIA designation is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or data visualization software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide first review and challenge of T&M annual plans for both BL and IRM teams.
Perform review of key change requests submitted throughout the year.
Execute monthly and quarterly oversight routines to monitor adherence to the Enterprise T&M Policy and drive consistency in the T&M space.
Analyze and report on various data metrics to assist with the maturation of the T&M programs.
Provide training and guidance to T&M partners, including assisting with developing and presenting annual trainings conducted by the Oversight team.
Assist T&M teams in all stages of plan execution within the GRC tool, including managing ServiceNow requests (intake, submission, and validation).
Support the deployment of enterprise-wide T&M technology solutions via the GRC by identifying defects and participating in testing enhancements made to the GRC tool.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal business partners, business line contacts and other key stakeholders.
Conduct ad-hoc analytics and manage various other independent projects.
Identify improvement opportunities to continue to enhance and mature the T&M program.

Benefits

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.

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