Senior Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer (CRO) .

Ally Financial • Charlotte, NC

10d • $84,500 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is onsite daily in our Charlotte, NC office. The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in a fast-paced financial services environment. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will serve as a key liaison between the CRO, internal stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication within the Risk Management function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably in financial services or a regulated industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with risk management, compliance, or regulatory environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CRO's calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate appointments, and arrange travel logistics.
• Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents for the CRO.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, including Risk Committee meetings, board presentations, and cross-functional sessions; prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding on behalf of the CRO as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential files and records related to risk management, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and documentation.
• Coordinate with other executive assistants and departments to ensure seamless communication and workflow.
• Support special projects and initiatives led by the CRO, including risk assessments, audits, and strategic planning.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion.
• Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• May produce expense reports for department.
• May process invoices for payment.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees