The Sr. Risk Manager role at Capital One involves identifying, managing, and mitigating risks to support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. This position requires expertise in risk management, process and project management, and analytical skills, with a focus on developing methodologies for risk assessment. Successful candidates will collaborate across organizations and lead initiatives to enhance risk management strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Do you want to be part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), you’ll work with talented associates to support development of enterprise risk management assessment methodology. This includes support of a ERM strategic imperative to further mature and enable our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic risk profile in order to deliver superior products while also protecting our customers. You’ll also bring your unique perspective and experiences to help us be rigorous, curious and creative. 

Risk Assessments has quickly become a top focal area for our company and the financial services industry overall. The skills and experience obtained in this area are some of the most sought after in the market today. The Enterprise Risk Assessment team is focused on developing risk management strategies, processes and tools to ensure our company effectively manages the business objectives and satisfies the regulatory requirements. 

Successful Senior Risk Managers on this team combine risk management expertise, process and project management skills with analytical thinking skills.They are excellent communicators, influencers and strategic thinkers. As liaisons between ERM and first and second line partners, these leaders are also highly collaborative with superior judgment and problem solving abilities. Whether advising senior executives or supporting day-to-day work, they are strong team players, quick to adapt and always up for a challenge.

A successful candidate will: 

• Evaluate and evolve current state capabilities regarding one or more risk assessment methods using industry best practices and lessons learned 

• Effectively work across multiple organizations with varying levels of stakeholders 

• Lead analysis on risk information to gain risk insights

• Consult on initiatives, business objectives, processes, risk events, controls and/or monitoring

• Develop tools, templates, presentations to support changes to risk methods 

• Manage projects and lead workstreams that support project and/or team objectives 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• At least 4 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit or Finance 

• At least 4 years of experience in Project Management, Process Management or Change Management 

• At least 4 years of experience working with internal business customers 

• At least 3 years of experience performing business analysis using either Excel or Tableau

• At least 1 year of experience creating and maintaining information in Google Suite Products such as Google Slides and Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Accounting or Economics 

• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance or Assurance within the financial industry 

• 4+ years in Client Consulting 

• 5+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional programs in Risk

• 5+ years of experience performing business analysis using tools like Excel or Tableau

• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the 

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