Director - Investments, Portfolio Construction & Due Diligence

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché 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-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
The Director – Investments, Portfolio Construction & Due Diligence will lead the portfolio construction framework supporting Ally Invest Advisors’ model offerings, including Robo Portfolios and Personal Advice. This role is responsible for strategic and tactical asset allocation for AIA portfolios, as well as the research, security selection, manager selection, and investment due diligence that support portfolio design and ongoing oversight.

This is a player-coach role requiring both strong investment judgment and hands-on analytical capability. The Director will help shape and enhance portfolio offerings for retail-managed and advice clients, ensuring portfolios remain aligned with client objectives, market conditions, and fiduciary standards.

The role also includes a secondary client and market-facing component, including portfolio analysis, development of market and investment commentary, and support for media inquiries and selected client conversations. The Director will work closely with product strategy, marketing, communications, PR, service, operations, and compliance to ensure investment solutions are well-governed, clearly communicated, and appropriate for Ally Invest Advisors’ client base.

At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

Develop and maintain the strategic and tactical asset allocation for AIA portfolios using capital market assumptions, risk and return analysis, quantitative inputs, and market insights

Lead asset allocation and portfolio construction research to enhance model offerings and support the development of new portfolio solutions, including value- and goal-driven overlays, downside protection strategies, and income-oriented approaches

Define portfolio construction frameworks, including model criteria, weightings, and rebalancing approaches for multi-asset portfolios, using risk models, optimization techniques, and back-testing where appropriate

Lead security selection, manager selection, and ongoing investment due diligence

Conduct analysis of third-party managers, sector and industry trends, ETFs, and other managed products to support investment decisions

Oversee quarterly performance evaluation, including risk and return analysis, attribution, and presentation to the Investment Committee

Maintain informed views on market, sector, and macroeconomic developments and communicate recommendations relevant to portfolio strategy

Monitor risk across client accounts, assess portfolio exposures and risk factors, conduct portfolio reviews, and provide portfolio construction guidance to advisors

Analyze client and prospect portfolios and communicate portfolio insights, investment rationale, and asset allocation recommendations as needed

Develop market commentary, quarterly updates, and product reviews for internal and external audiences

Partner with marketing, communications, and PR to support media inquiries related to market developments, portfolio positioning, and investment strategy

Provide leadership across portfolio management and investment research while contributing directly to analysis and implementation

Minimum Qualifications

9+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

High school Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of experience in asset management, preferably in portfolio management, portfolio construction, asset allocation, or manager research

FINRA Series 65, or Series 7 and 66 licenses

CFA designation preferred

Strong foundation in asset allocation and global capital markets

Experience with portfolio construction, manager research, investment due diligence, and performance evaluation

Strong understanding of economics and macro drivers of asset markets

Knowledge of modern portfolio theory, investment research, and quantitative portfolio analysis

Experience with back-testing, risk models, and optimization techniques is a plus

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

VBA, Python and other technical/automation skills preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate investment insights for different audiences

Highly detail-oriented, intellectually curious, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities

Strong understanding of managed products, including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs; familiarity with investment research tools such as Morningstar Direct and TAMP platforms such as Orion and Envestnet

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 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay-downs and 529 educational savings 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 backup 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 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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range: $135,000 - $235,000 USD. 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.

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