Physical Security Event & Travel Risk Intelligence Manager

Ally-Financial; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Ally Financial in Charlotte seeks a Physical Security Event & Travel Risk Intelligence Manager to lead intelligence for high-visibility events and executive engagements, partnering with Travel & Entertainment, Marketing, and Executive Protection to assess risk and ensure employee safety.

You will develop EAPs, provide real-time monitoring, and deliver concise threat intelligence products to leadership, while collaborating across teams to continuously improve detection, reporting, and response

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in security, risk, or travel risk management.
• Proficiency in protective intelligence, risk assessments, and executive protection support.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intelligence-driven risk assessments for corporate events.
• Monitor OSINT, social media, and threat feeds for event risks.
• Develop event-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Provide real-time monitoring and escalation during live events.
• Translate data into actionable intelligence and recommendations.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Executive protection

Event security

OSINT monitoring

Crisis management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security studies or related

Tools

Threat intel tools

OSINT tools

Job description

Ally and Your CareerAlly 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 OpportunityAlly is seeking a Physical Security Event & Travel Risk Intelligence Manager to join our Physical Security organization to support delivering proactive and real-time intelligence for high-visibility Ally sponsored events and executive engagements.In this role, you will partner closely with Travel & Entertainment, Marketing, Executive Protection, and Physical Security Intelligence teams to assess risk, monitor threats, and ensure the safety of employees and leadership during corporate events. You will be responsible for conducting threat intelligence analysis, supporting event planning through risk assessments, and developing emergency action plans (EAPs) that address employee and executive exposure.This role also plays a critical role in supporting Executive Protection, providing ongoing intelligence and situational awareness for the CEO and other executives during Ally sponsored events, travel, and public-facing activities.This is a 24/7, event-driven role that requires flexibility to support evolving threats and real-time operational needs. Candidates must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and respond to live security or life safety incidents as they arise.As the Physical Security Event & Travel Risk Intelligence Manager, you will lead intelligence efforts tied to corporate and executive events, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated through proactive planning and real-time support.The Work ItselfConduct intelligence-driven risk assessments for corporate events, sponsored events, and employee gatheringsPartner with Event, Marketing and Executive Protection teams to perform due diligence on event locations, environments, and attendee exposureMonitor open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media, and threat intelligence feeds for emerging risks that could impact eventsDevelop and maintain event-specific Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), ensuring alignment with security and crisis management protocolsPartner with Executive Protection to provide threat intelligence and situational awareness for CEO and executive exposure during events and engagementsProvide real-time monitoring, reporting, and escalation support during live events, including response to active security or life safety incidentsInvestigate and assess potential threats using multiple data sources and intelligence toolsProduce clear, concise intelligence risk productsCollaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on risk posture and response planningBuild dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility to leadershipTranslate data into insights and recommendations for operational improvementContinuously evolve threat detection, monitoring practices, and reporting standardsDrive refinement of monitoring strategies to improve detection accuracy and reduce noiseEnsure consistency in decision-making, escalation, and reporting qualityPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminal justice, international relations, homeland security or related discipline or equivalent military/law enforcement experienceProficiency in protective intelligence, event security planning, risk assessments, executive protection support, crisis management, travel risk management, or geopolitical analysisProven ability to synthesize large volumes of information into actionable intelligence and concise reportingDemonstrated ability to make independent decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous situations to assess threats and risks in dynamic environmentsExperience supporting executive protection programs, corporate sponsored events, or other large-scale eventsBackground building and managing physical security programsStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teamsFamiliarity with incident response, crisis management, and physical security practicesExperience utilizing threat intelligence monitoring toolsStrong OSINT monitoring capabilities, threat assessment, travel risk analysis, and the ability to identify and triage emerging threats and produce actionable intelligence productsExcellent verbal & written communication skills for executive-level communicationExperience working with cross-functional teams and leaders across many levels of managementWorking independently in an unstructured environment; developing structure and clarity around the ambiguous by taking a concept and developing ideas/about solutions to achieve progressNavigating through complex collaborative initiatives while aligningStrong analytical thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, source validation skills, situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressureProven ability developing trusted partnerships in both public & private sectorsProficiency in Microsoft office productsAdditional Requirements for All Physical Security Roles:Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, which may include movement throughout company facilities, conducting security assessments, supporting operational activities, participating in emergency response procedures, and carrying out assigned security responsibilities.Ability to recognize, assess, document, escalate, and appropriately respond to security incidents, safety concerns, emergencies, disruptions, or unauthorized access events using sound judgment, established procedures, and effective communication.Ability to successfully obtain, maintain, and demonstrate proficiency in required security, safety, emergency response, compliance, or other job-related training, certifications, and qualifications applicable to the position.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position in applicable work environments, which may include indoor and outdoor settings, varying weather conditions, and construction areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.Ability to meet applicable job-related lifting requirements, including repetitive lifting where required by the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum Qualifications7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceHigh school Diploma or GED equivalentHow We'll Have Your BackAlly'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.pdfWho 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 [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.Base Pay Range$90,000.00 - $150,000.00An 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.