Third Party Cyber Risk & PCI, Sr. Analyst

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

Ally’s Third Party Cyber Risk (TPCR) & Payment Card Industry (PCI) Governance team provides oversight of third-party cyber risk and in-scope PCI processes and systems in alignment with Ally Third Party Risk Management and Information Security requirements.

The Senior Analyst role is a key member of the TPCR & PCI Governance team within Information Protection and Risk Management (IPRM). This role supports the governance, oversight, and continuous improvement of third-party cyber risk and PCI compliance activities. The individual in this position will partner closely with Sourcing, Third Party Risk Management, Relationship Owners, Information Security, and Ally’s Internal Security Assessor (ISA) to help ensure supplier engagements, PCI controls, and related risk activities are administered effectively and in accordance with established requirements.

This role serves as a front-line risk partner to Ally Information Technology Third Party Relationship Owners by monitoring compliance, identifying and escalating risk, supporting remediation, and reporting on supplier and PCI risk trends. The ideal candidate brings a blend of cyber risk, compliance, technology, and stakeholder management experience, along with a continuous improvement mindset.



The Work Itself

• Review and approve Inherent Product and Service Risk Assessments for completeness and accuracy, ensuring Ally captures relevant risks associated with supplier engagements.
• Oversee the Supplier Performance Evaluation process by partnering with Relationship Owners to document Service Level Agreements, complete evaluations on time, review results, and follow up on issues, exceptions, or non-compliance.
• Monitor and analyze external supplier security performance using designated risk monitoring tools; partner with Relationship Owners to investigate, document, and address performance concerns.
• Perform risk-based reviews of third-party contracts to help ensure appropriate Information Security requirements are included.
• Partner with key stakeholders across Sourcing, Third Party Risk Management, Information Security, and the business to manage competing priorities and meet risk governance objectives.
• Support Ally’s Internal Security Assessor (ISA) in ongoing PCI compliance activities, including assessment support, evidence gathering, issue tracking, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Third Party Cyber Risk and contribute to PCI governance activities as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to provide visibility into supplier compliance posture, PCI readiness, and emerging risk trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of TPCR and PCI governance activities.
• Identify and escalate emerging risks, themes, and trends across the supplier population and applicable PCI environments.

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Third Party Risk, Information Security, Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, or a related field.
• Experience creating dashboards, metrics, and risk reporting.Hi
• 1+ year of general Information Technology experience.
• Working knowledge of information security and technology concepts, risks, and best practices, including:
  -    Information Technology
  -    Risk and Compliance
  -    Web and Infrastructure Security
  -    Data Protection
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate risk and technical concepts into clear, actionable reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive work to completion, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and help implement changes that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving risks, technologies, and business needs.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Third Party Cyber Risk Management.
• Experience with PCI compliance, PCI DSS, or payment card environments.
• Experience in the financial services or banking industry.
• Experience with scripting languages and AI tools.
• Security, technology, risk, audit, or compliance certifications are a plus.




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.