Sr Analyst, AML - OFAC Program

Ally; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and other Total 1

401K with matching

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Ally Financial is seeking a Sr. Analyst for the Enterprise Sanctions Program to advance sanctions compliance initiatives.

The role supports regulatory exams, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration with FCC teams, Risk, Legal, and Audit in a hybrid in-office setup in Charlotte or Jacksonville, with some remote work. The candidate should have 3–5 years in sanctions or related areas, knowledge of U.S.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sanctions, OFAC, AML, financial crimes compliance, investigations, or screening.
• Knowledge of U.S. sanctions requirements, including screening, blocked and rejected transactions, escalation, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Experience with system testing, data validation, quality assurance, risk assessments, audits, or exams preferred.
• Relevant certification, such as CAMS or CGSS, preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, research, documentation, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and appropriate escalation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt priorities, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools used to identify trends and communicate results.
• Collaborative, curious, and willing to handle both complex analysis and routine operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanctions developments and assess operational impact.
• Support regulatory exams, internal audits, compliance testing, and other reviews by organizing evidence and responding to requests.
• Support development, documentation, tracking, and reporting of FCC strategic priorities through coordination with FCC Management.
• Support OFAC risk assessments activities, monitoring, testing, and issue management.
• Support blocked and rejected transaction processes, including record retention, internal notifications, account or transaction restrictions, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide cross-functional support for sanctions screening and watchlist clearing.
• Partner with business units, Operations, Technology, Risk, Legal, and Audit to interpret sanctions requirements, resolve escalations, and strengthen processes.
• Lead or support cross-functional sanctions projects and strategic initiatives while balancing priorities.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency, data quality, automation, and control effectiveness while maintaining strong sanctions risk management.

Skills

Sanctions

OFAC

AML

Financial Crimes Compliance

Investigations

Screening

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Writing

Research

Documentation

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

CAM S or CGSS certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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?

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 OpportunityThis role is on a hybrid schedule in office a few days each week in either our Charlotte or Jacksonville office with some remote work.

The Enterprise Sanctions Program Sr. Analystwill support the execution of Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) strategic initiatives and governance related activities in order to maintain an effective enterprise sanctions compliance program. This role will assist in supporting sanctions screening initiatives, regulatory list-change activities, risk assessments, issue management, and program reporting. This role will work cross functionally with stakeholders as appropriate, including other FCC teams, Compliance, Technology, and Risk.

The Work Itself

• Monitor sanctions developments and internal risk events, assess operational impact, and support updates to procedures, job aids, training, and communications.
• Support regulatory exams, internal audits, compliance testing, and other reviews by organizing evidence and responding to requests.
• Support development, documentation, tracking, and reporting of FCC strategic priorities through coordination with FCC Management.
• Support OFAC risk assessments activities, monitoring, testing, and issue management.
• Support blocked and rejected transaction processes, including record retention, internal notifications, account or transaction restrictions, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide cross-functional support for sanctions screening and watchlist clearing.
• Partner with business units, Operations, Technology, Risk, Legal, and Audit to interpret sanctions requirements, resolve escalations, and strengthen processes.
• Lead or support cross-functional sanctions projects and strategic initiatives while balancing priorities.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency, data quality, automation, and control effectiveness while maintaining strong sanctions risk management.

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in sanctions, OFAC, anti-money laundering, financial crimes compliance, investigations, or screening; financial services preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. sanctions requirements, including screening, blocked and rejected transactions, escalation, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Experience with system testing, data validation, quality assurance, risk assessments, audits, or exams preferred.
• Relevant certification, such as CAMS or CGSS, preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, research, documentation, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and appropriate escalation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt priorities, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools used to identify trends and communicate results.
• Collaborative, curious, and willing to handle both complex analysis and routine operational tasks.

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 [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay RangeProgram starts at $70,000.00 - $120,000.00

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.