2027 Early Talent - Audit Services Talent Development Program
The Opportunity
Participate in an Audit Early Talent Development Program (ETDP) designed to build technical internal audit skills, professional development skills, and financial services industry knowledge to jumpstart a career in internal audit. High performing college undergrad graduates will apply what they learn through an audit life cycle simulation based training, while working in one of our 6 audit teams for 2-3 month rotations. Individual training and hands-on opportunities will focus on achieving a working knowledge of internal audit while developing skills pertaining to assessing risks, understanding internal controls, analyzing information/data, documenting workpapers, and effective communications (written and oral). The program also focuses on successfully transitioning participants from "campus to corporate" by developing skills such as networking, presenting, coaching and feedback, leading 1 on 1 discussions with their manager.
Program Details
- Program Start Date: July 2027
- In-person with flexibility
- 40 hours a week
- Market competitive compensation
- Location: Detroit, MI, Charlotte, NC, or Fort Washington, PA
The Work Itself
Upon completion of the Early Talent Development Program, primary job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Application of foundational audit skills, including an intermediate understanding of internal control concepts
- Execution and documentation of audit tests in accordance with Audit Services policies and procedures
- Completion of audits within defined plans, budgets and schedules
- Demonstration and participation as an ETDP Ambassador (e.g. recruiting activities, mentoring, etc.)
Areas of Opportunity Within Audit
- Auto Finance and Ally Insurance: The AFI Audit Team focuses on audits in the auto finance and insurance departments at Ally. The Auto Finance side focuses heavily on the automotive lending business, Ally's agreements with third parties in the automotive space (such as Carvana and DriveTime), and Ally's automotive platforms (such as SmartAuction or Auto Advantage). The insurance side focuses primarily on the insurance products Ally offers and helps our clients finance with their lending agreements.
- CFO Group: Responsible for auditing and ongoing monitoring of the CFO organization which includes Capital Markets, Treasury, Financial Planning, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, Modeling & Analytics, Finance Transformation, and the Controller's Group. Also responsible for audits of the Market and Liquidity Independent Risk functions, the Capital Adequacy Process (CAP) Center of Excellence (COE) within audit, and manages the execution of the direct assist project in coordination with Ally's external auditors.
- Legal & Corporate Affairs: Responsible for auditing Enterprise Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (ECRA), Legal, Government Relations, Corporate Secretary, Community Reinvestment Act and Environmental Sustainability. Also responsible for the Compliance Center of Excellence (COE) within Audit.
- Consumer Banking: Focused on audits covering the core operations of Deposits and Ally Invest, as well as functions such as Customer Care & Experience (CCE) and Marketing & Public Relations.
- Technology: Focuses on Information Protection and Risk Management (IPRM) and Enterprise Technology Operations (ETO), ensuring applications supporting all business units are configured and operating effectively to ensure systems are available and data is kept safe.
- Risk: Responsible for auditing the enterprise risk function (e.g. Risk Appetite, New Product, Risk Governance, etc.) and certain independent risk management departments (e.g. Model Risk, TPRM, etc.), evaluating the adequacy/effectiveness of these programs including the oversight/support activities.
Program Eligibility
- Must be graduating between July 2026 and June 2027
- Previous internship experience, extracurricular activities, and leadership experience is preferred
- Ability to travel occasionally to Ally's other locations (Charlotte/Detroit)
- Ability to communicate effectively
- You're a critical thinker
- You're adaptive & flexible
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship from the company
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 0+ years of experience
- High school Diploma or GED equivalent
Compensation
- Base Pay Rate: $72,000 USD
- This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan
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: 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.
- 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: Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
- Other Compensations: Depending on the role, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.