Think a career in finance is all about spreadsheets, numbers, and crunching data? Think again! Ally Financial has built a strong relationship with the UNC community through career treks to the Ally Charlotte Center, resume blitzes, the Carolina Case Challenge, the Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business Symposium, partnerships with student organizations, and yes, career fairs. They recruit at UNC-Chapel Hill because they know that our students bring a strong combination of academic achievement, leadership skills, and community involvement beyond the classroom.
Who is Ally Financial?
Ally Financial is a financial services company with a people-first approach to business. With more than 100 years of experience and approximately 10,000 employees (who proudly call themselves “Allies”), the company’s guiding principles, LEAD, are:
- “Look Externally: We strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers with agility, speed and innovation. We lead the marketplace by continually evolving, responding quickly, and delivering our customers a superior experience.
- Execute with Excellence: Good enough is never enough. With a focus on continuous improvement, our actions are driven by sound analysis and an intense focus on excellence.
- Act with Professionalism: We operate with integrity, hold ourselves and each other accountable, treat others with respect and embrace diversity and inclusion. This is the cornerstone to our long-term success and at the very foundation of what it means to be an Ally.
- Deliver Results: We are passionate about winning—for our customers, our teams and our company. Success is measured by both the outcome and the path to achieve it.”
Why Ally Recruits UNC Students
Ally knows that great talent comes from more than a strong GPA. They also know that Tar Heels bring a combination of academic achievement, leadership experience, and involvement beyond the classroom. With strengths spanning business, technology analytics, liberal arts, and other disciplines, Carolina graduates offer the diverse perspectives and problem-solving skills that help organizations thrive. And here’s the good news: you don’t have to be a finance major to find your career path in financial services. Ally values people who can think critically, collaborate, adapt, and bring fresh perspectives to the table. Whatever your major, your skills might be more transferable than you think!
Perspective from an Ally employee
“I love working at Ally because the culture, flexible work environment, and employee benefits are unmatched. I feel supported in my work and believe that Ally is a place where I can grow my career.” — Sarah Haley, Senior Analyst and University Engagement Lead
How to Connect with Ally
- Follow the company on Handshake to stay up to date on upcoming recruiting events, early career opportunities, and ways to connect with the team.
- Check out their early careers webpage https://www.ally.com/about/careers/students/ for information about internships and early career paths
- Recruitment Contact: Sarah Haley | sarah.haley@ally.com
