Customer Service Specialist

General information

Ref # 21544

Remote? No

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?

The Opportunity

The Customer Service Specialist contributes to the profitability of the Ally Insurance Team. The Specialist provides policy assistance and claim inquiry support on GAP and vehicle service contract program and other insurance programs (Tire - Wheel, etc.) to dealers, repair facilities, retail customers and financial institutions.

The Work Itself

• Efficiently connect with the caller to acquire pertinent information to resolve GAP and vehicle service contract inquires.
• Assist customers with their policy and claim questions and concerns and provide a resolution.
• Document customer interactions and decisions made.
• Go the extra mile to engage the customer to achieve total customer satisfaction.
• Communicate information successfully, keep appropriate parties advised.
• Follow all internal, state and UDAAP guidelines.
• Have a focus on quality.
• This is an entry level hybrid role - 3 days in office / 2 days remote.

The Skills You Bring

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in business or other related fields is preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the caller on the phone, through email or chat to acquire pertinent information.
• Enjoy handling phone calls.
• Good listening, phone and writing skills.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to follow procedures, multitask and make quick decisions.
• Type 40 WPM.
• Typically requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Automotive mechanical knowledge a plus but not required.

#LI-Hybrid

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. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• 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 and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions 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 support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

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

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.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. 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:

An individual's position in the range is determined by 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.

Emerging: 50960

Experienced: 57928

Expert: 64896

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan