Summer 2027 Internship – Technology – Cyber

1611 Ally Bank; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off and holidays

401K with company contributions

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ally Financial is offering a Technology internship designed to propel students from education to professional experience. Interns will engage with diverse teams across the country, gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity, data analysis, and risk management while learning from senior leaders.

The 11-week program emphasizes project-based work, formal training, and mentorship, with opportunities to grow professionally and network with executives.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in a full-time undergraduate program or pursuing a Master's program.
• Majoring in cybersecurity or another relevant field.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Available for the full duration of the internship program.
• Eligible to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work with Ally's Technology teams to support security initiatives and risk management.
• Analyze security logs and dashboards to identify trends and anomalies.
• Assist with project-based security improvements and data analysis.
• Collaborate with mentors and leaders to develop technical and professional skills.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate cybersecurity or related field

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?

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

Your internship with Ally will move you from Educated to Experienced; connecting you with diverse teams and functions across the country. You will have the opportunity to interact with Ally's leadership and learn from their personal successes. The Ally internship program seeks to guide and mentor students with development opportunities designed to provide a bridge between the academic world and the world of business.

• Market competitive compensation
• Formal company orientation and training
• Executive speaking series
• Experienced mentors
• Hands on experience
• Project based work
• Leadership and career development
• Networking opportunities

The Work Itself

Interning within Technology means being part of a team that is dedicated to enabling growth, remaining diligent about security, embracing solutions for all lines of business and leveraging data as an asset. Throughout the duration of the 11-week program, you'll have the ability to hone your skills in analytical thinking, technical adaptability, and risk management to name a few. Typically, interns are matched with a specific team and manager in mid‑spring. Doing so offers the ability to assign program participants to real‑time, business critical needs. You could be on a Cybersecurity team within IPRM: Information Protection & Risk Management. IPRM Administers and executes information protection, disaster recovery, and tech risk management. IPRM is designed to ensure that the technology and information assets Ally relies on are recoverable, secured and protected in compliance with various state, federal and international regulations and laws. Some examples of previous works/projects throughout multiple teams within IPRM include but not limited to: Optimization of analytical dashboards for security logs events, Reversed engineer potential insider threats.

Required qualifications.

Rising Junior or Senior (during the time of internship) in a full-time undergraduate program or actively pursuing a Master's program. Majoring in cybersecurity or other relevant field of study required. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates learning agility, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and technical acumen. Available for the full duration of the internship program. Eligible to work in the US for any employer without sponsorship from the company now or in the future.

Preferred qualifications.

Previous tech internship experience or relevant tech project work is preferred. Extracurricular activities/leadership experience is preferred (student organizations, volunteering, sports, part‑time roles, hackathons, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• 0+ 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 Range

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.

We all work better as allies. Join a team that thrives on doing it right — whether we're helping people live their best financial lives or helping each other grow in our careers. We're a leading financial services company serving over 11M customers through banking, auto financing, insurance and investment services. Our team's approach of celebrating differences and lifting each other up is consistently recognized on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Here, you'll find people who care about doing work that matters and making an impact in the communities we serve. Good enough is never enough for us — we're always looking for ways to be better, together.