IT compliance and Security Analyst

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Credit Company is seeking an IT Compliance and Information Security Analyst to oversee IT regulatory requirements, security controls, and risk management. The role partners with application teams, supports audits, and helps ensure systems remain compliant and resilient.

The position emphasizes Second Line of Defense, collaboration with business partners, and continuous control improvements within a hybrid on-site setting in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IT controls and security practices.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks including SOX, NIST, or ISO 27001.
• Understand risk and implement mitigating controls.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Credit Application Teams to Implement and manage IT Controls.
• Provide Security & Control consulting to Application teams.
• Support Internal and Third-Party Audit activities.
• Support Credit Internal Controls with IT related controls and deficiencies.
• Manage issues identified by Audit and application teams and implement action plans.
• Conduct reviews of identified IT related audit deficiencies.
• Support detailed risk assessments and threat modeling for applications.
• Support Third Party Risk Management and Business Owners with due diligence.
• Support Credit Privacy and Compliance Attorneys with IT regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate JIRA User Stories and Backlog.
• Ensure compliance with financial industry standards and Ford Credit bank requirements.

Skills

IT Controls

Security & Compliance

Regulatory frameworks

Risk assessment

Threat modeling

Audit support

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field

Tools

JIRA

GRC tools

Audit tools

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position... The Ford Credit IT Compliance and Information Security Analyst provides oversight of IT compliance and regulatory requirements, IT Security and controls, supports the application teams. This role will ensure applications/digital infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory standards, plays a key role in Second Line of Defense, supporting IT assessments, and remediate gaps. This position provides support for internal and external audit activities while working closely with business partners to identify, assess, and manage IT‑related risks.

Ford Credit Technology is on an exciting transformation journey, and you will have a fantastic opportunity to help us transform the Security area as well as Compliance and Regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do...

• Partner with Credit Application Teams to Implement and manage IT Controls
• Provide Security & Control consulting to Application teams.
• Internal Audit and Third-Party Audit Support
• Support Credit Internal Controls with IT related controls and deficiencies.
• Management of issues identified by the Audit and application teams (development, implementation, and sustainability of Action plans)
• Conduct reviews of identified IT related audit deficiencies.
• Support Application teams with Detailed Risk Assessments and Threat Modeling
• Support Third Party Risk Management and Business Owners with due diligence for supplier onboarding and IT Services
• Support Credit Privacy and Compliance Attorneys with IT related regulatory requirements.
• Support Third Party consulting engagements.
• Maintain accurate JIRA User Stories and Backlog
• Ensure the organization meets specific financial industry standards and requirements.
• Support Ford Credit Bank Requirements

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Ford and Industry standard IT Controls and best security practices
• Experience with regulatory frameworks including (SOX, NIST, or ISO 27001) frameworks.
• Understand risk and implement mitigating controls.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
• Strong leadership skills and results oriented.
• Continuous controls process improvement mentality.
• Integrity - ability to "stand ground" for correct action and do the right thing.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and accountability of all work and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex IT systems and identify potential compliance gaps and risks.
• Drafting and updating security procedures based on evolving threats and trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and team building skills.
• Capable and comfortable working autonomously

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of progressive experience in information security, IT risk, Compliance, within banking or financial services.
• 2+ years of IT Auditor experience
• Preferred candidate will have a proven record in IT security and controls, demonstrated strong controls.
• Experience within the Financial Services sector is highly desirable to navigate the complex regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical compliance issues to any audience.
• Experience with GRC & audit tools.
• Understanding of AI/LLM technologies and proven ability to drive AI integration across the compliance lifecycle.
• Industry Certifications a plus (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP)

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.