Kelly Connelly
About Kelly Connelly
Kelly Connelly is a Senior Fraud Investigator at Ally, specializing in auto sales fraud, including both retail consumer and dealer fraud.
Current Position at Ally
Kelly Connelly currently serves as a Senior Fraud Investigator at Ally. In this role, she focuses on investigating fraud related to auto sales, encompassing both retail consumer and dealer fraud. Part of her responsibilities includes drafting suspicious activity reports, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation of fraudulent activities. Kelly has been with Ally in this capacity since 2020.
Previous Experience at Ally
Before becoming a Senior Fraud Investigator, Kelly Connelly worked at Ally as the Consumer Fraud Team Lead – Auto from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure in this position, she spearheaded efforts to detect and prevent fraud, leveraging her expertise to safeguard the company's interests. Her work primarily involved managing a team that focused on consumer fraud within the auto sector, contributing significantly to fraud prevention strategies.
Prior Leadership Roles at GMAC/Semperian/Ally
From 2006 to 2010, Kelly Connelly was a Collections Team Leader at GMAC/Semperian/Ally, operating out of Auburn Hills, MI and Lewisville, TX. In this leadership role, she oversaw collection activities and led a team dedicated to recovering overdue payments. Her experience in collections laid a strong foundation for her later roles in fraud investigation.
Academic Background in Finance
Kelly Connelly holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Walsh College, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from Oakland University, completing her degree between 1994 and 1999. Her academic background in finance has been integral to her professional expertise in fraud investigation.