IT compliance and Security Analyst

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Dearborn, MI, USA
Hybrid
115K-193K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Provides IT compliance, information security, risk, and controls oversight for Ford Credit applications and infrastructure. Responsibilities include implementing IT controls, supporting audits, conducting risk assessments and threat modeling, managing audit remediation, supporting third-party risk and regulatory compliance, and maintaining control-related work in JIRA. The role collaborates with application teams, auditors, attorneys, suppliers, and business owners to ensure financial-industry requirements are met.
Summary Generated by Built In

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

In this position...

The Ford Credit IT Compliance and Information Security Analyst provides oversight of IT compliance and regulatory requirements, IT Security and controls, supports the application teams. This role will ensure applications/digital infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory standards, plays a key role in Second Line of Defense, supporting IT assessments, and remediate gaps. This position provides support for internal and external audit activities while working closely with business partners to identify, assess, and manage IT‑related risks.

Ford Credit Technology is on an exciting transformation journey, and you will have a fantastic opportunity to help us transform the Security area as well as Compliance and Regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

  • Partner with Credit Application Teams to Implement and manage IT Controls
  • Provide Security & Control consulting to Application teams.
  • Internal Audit and Third-Party Audit Support
  • Support Credit Internal Controls with IT related controls and deficiencies.
  • Management of issues identified by the Audit and application teams (development, implementation, and sustainability of Action plans)
  • Conduct reviews of identified IT related audit deficiencies.
  • Support Application teams with Detailed Risk Assessments and Threat Modeling
  • Support Third Party Risk Management and Business Owners with due diligence for supplier onboarding and IT Services
  • Support Credit Privacy and Compliance Attorneys with IT related regulatory requirements.
  • Support Third Party consulting engagements.
  • Maintain accurate JIRA User Stories and Backlog
  • Ensure the organization meets specific financial industry standards and requirements.
  • Support Ford Credit Bank Requirements
Qualifications

You'll have...

  • Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of Ford and Industry standard IT Controls and best security practices
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks including (SOX, NIST, or ISO 27001) frameworks.
  • Understand risk and implement mitigating controls.
  • Knowledge of risk management principles, including risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
  • Strong leadership skills and results oriented.
  • Continuous controls process improvement mentality.
  • Integrity - ability to "stand ground" for correct action and do the right thing.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership and accountability of all work and responsibilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex IT systems and identify potential compliance gaps and risks.
  • Drafting and updating security procedures based on evolving threats and trends.
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and team building skills.
  • Capable and comfortable working autonomously

Even better, you may have...

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in information security, IT risk, Compliance, within banking or financial services.
  • 2+ years of IT Auditor experience
  • Preferred candidate will have a proven record in IT security and controls, demonstrated strong controls.
  • Experience within the Financial Services sector is highly desirable to navigate the complex regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical compliance issues to any audience.
  • Experience with GRC & audit tools.
  • Understanding of AI/LLM technologies and proven ability to drive AI integration across the compliance lifecycle.
  • Industry Certifications a plus (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP)


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.   

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, information systems, finance, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of IT controls and security best practices
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or ISO 27001
  • Understanding of risk management principles, including risk assessment, mitigation, and reporting
  • Ability to understand risks and implement mitigating controls
  • Strong leadership, ownership, accountability, and results-oriented skills
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, collaboration, and team-building skills
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing complex IT systems and identifying compliance gaps and risks
  • Ability to draft and update security procedures based on evolving threats and trends
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Five or more years of progressive experience in information security, IT risk, or compliance within banking or financial services
  • Two or more years of IT auditing experience
  • Experience in IT security and controls
  • Financial services industry experience
  • Experience with GRC and audit tools
  • Understanding of AI and LLM technologies and ability to drive AI integration across the compliance lifecycle
  • Industry certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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The Company
HQ: Dearborn, MI
175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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