West Creek 1 (12071), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Risk Specialist / Risk Manager

Do you like working in the spotlight? Are you ready to work on the front line of a top 10 Bank? Can you build relationships as well as develop and implement innovative solutions? As a Principal Risk Specialist at Capital One you'll be responsible for working with business partners to identify and mitigate potential risks to Capital One. Principal Risk Specialists at Capital One are the front line of defense to ensure our Company remains stable and profitable.

Principal Risk Specialists at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company.

Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis on risk information to gain risk insights
  
• Consult on initiatives, business objectives, processes, risk events, controls and/or monitoring
  
• Design, test, and facilitate implementation of internal governance processes and formal controls
  
• Develop ad-hoc analysis, deep dive investigations and drive specific risk initiatives as needed
  
• Monitor and analyze data to track progress, identify gaps, and provide insights to senior leadership on Tech Control Automation and other efforts
  
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate the impact and effectiveness of initiatives, efforts, and workstreams
  
• Manage projects that support team objectives and key results
  
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance our risk governance practices, processes and controls
  
• Perform gap assessments and create recommendations to ensure progress towards organizational adoption of control transformation and automation
  
• Support execution of 1st line of defense assessment of risk and compliance with risk governance practices and processes
  
• Coordinate with 2nd line of defense advisors to address audit and exam requests
  
• Lead and participate in communication and engagement forums
  
• Create engaging and persuasive communication materials and tailor communication strategies to address the needs and preferences of diverse stakeholder groups
  
• Develop practical solutions to improve risk management processes using data and technology
  
• Participate in and execute other special projects for the team on a periodic basis
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  
• At least 3 years of Risk Management Experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Project/Process management
  
• Strong subject matter expertise in controls development, controls management, controls testing, and reporting activities
  
• Experience working in an iterative, highly collaborative environment
  
• Experience working in the financial services industry
  
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance software tools
  

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

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 Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).