Jeff Kearney is a fraud and security professional with over 30 years of financial services experience in the Fraud and Security industry.

Jeff is currently the Chief Fraud and Security Officer responsible for the Enterprise Fraud, Security and Investigations department which encompasses Corporate Investigations, Corporate Security, Ethics Hotline Management, Fraud Program oversight, Cyber Fraud Fusion and Fraud Analytics. His responsibilities include oversight of Ally’s Fraud and Security program to ensure regulatory compliance and best-in-class practices are implemented to mitigate risks to Ally personnel and assets. This role focuses on leading an enterprise-wide integrity and protection program directed to the needs of a bank holding company. The team’s primary focus is to improve Ally’s control environment through prevention, detection, and response disciplines; and developing awareness programs that focus on remediating control failures and establishing a culture of integrity.

During his employment with Ally, he has held a variety of leadership roles in the Corporate Fraud Programs, Corporate Investigations, Business Line Fraud Program Management and Physical Security disciplines. Previous positions include Global Security Director of Internal Investigations, Chief Security Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and National Manager Special Investigations. Jeff is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, who holds a master’s degree in Forensic Chemistry and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Justice. Jeff received Ally’s highest honor, the LEAD Award, in 2018.

Jeff is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he resides with his wife, two children, and one dog.