Director - Executive Compensation

General information

Career area Human Resources Work Location(s) 500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 20015 Posted Date 06-04-25 Working time Full time

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 live 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

This role is on a hybrid schedule, in office at least a few days a week in our Charlotte, NC or Detroit, MI office. 

As the Director of Executive Compensation, you will be responsible for leading Ally’s executive compensation programs and equity administration and be accountable for ensuring that all plans and programs align with business strategy, market practice and internal/external governance requirements. The role includes management of our relationship with our equity administrator and governance and administration of Ally’s shareholder-approved equity plans. You will be responsible for managing reporting and administrative aspects of Ally's equity-based compensation programs and providing support and guidance to participants, leadership, and HR Business Partners on matters impacting executive compensation. This role will report to the Senior Director and requires minimal supervision or direction.

The Work Itself

• Preparation and coordination of the annual proxy CD&A and supporting compensation tables
• Conduct benchmarking activities and drive recommendations and application of best practices in executive compensation and equity administration
• Accountable for executive compensation risk management
• Ensure compliance with SEC rules with respect to the reporting of compensation for NEOs and Section 16 Officers
• Conduct policy reviews and manage special projects, as required
• Respond to ad hoc requests for analysis in support of executive compensation programs
• Prepare CNG Committee meeting materials and prepare the senior executives for meetings with the CNG Committee
• Provide technical advice and counsel for plan documents an