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Principal Associate, Cybersecurity and Technology Oversight - Technology Risk Management

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Capital One
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Closing date
Jul 28, 2021

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West Creek 3 (12073), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Associate, Cybersecurity and Technology Oversight - Technology Risk Management

Technology Risk Management (TRM) is a growing organization focused on providing expert advice, credible challenge, and effective oversight of information security and technology activities to identify, assess, control, and manage technology and cyber risk throughout the company. This organization plays a critical role in helping to ensure that the company's risk taking entities are aware of the risks inherent in their activities and decisions, the impact of their actions on the company at an enterprise level, and opportunities to reduce, mitigate, or avoid risks altogether. Associates within the Technology Risk Management organization are highly-skilled information security, cyber, technology, or risk management professionals who have a wealth of experience and a demonstrated ability to provide value-added recommendations and deliver high-impact results in their areas of expertise.

This position - Principal Associate- Cybersecurity and Technology Oversight (Risk ID & Risk Assessment) - will provide risk and technical analysis in assessing and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity and technology risk posture. This work will include coordinating the identification and assessment of enterprise-level technology and cybersecurity risks. This includes assessing potential cybersecurity and technology risks associated with critical business processes, identifying potential impacts to those processes, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to develop mitigation plans where necessary. In addition to coordinating risk assessment activities, this role will involve developing reports on assessment results and presenting these results to executives and other stakeholders.

As part of the second line of defense, you will work closely with associates in Cyber, Technology, the Lines of Business, and other risk management offices to perform and support evaluations of the firm's risk posture and offer independent advice and recommendations regarding ways to reduce risks.

As a member of a growing organization, you will have the opportunity to shape and further refine your portfolio commensurate with the priorities of the organization and the firm. The position affords opportunities for substantial growth. The demands and high-visibility nature of this position require an expert with a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and who can begin contributing immediately.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
  • Coordinate the effective challenge of risk and control self assessment activities, and provide expertise and advice on mitigating risks
  • Enable assessments of critical business processes to identify cybersecurity and technology risk
  • Provide technical assessments of cybersecurity and technology risk mitigation activities and identify opportunities to enhance their effectiveness
  • Draft assessments for senior management and other stakeholders, to include regulatory agencies and the Board of Directors, as needed
  • Stay current on emerging cyber threats and potential implications to the firm
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and leaders across multiple organizations to achieve objectives


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years experience performing assessments of the inherent and residual risk of cybersecurity and technology incidents, events, or vulnerabilities; including through risk and control self assessments(RCSA)
  • At least 3 years of experience working in the fields of information security, technology, or risk management


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree
  • Professional security management certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Experience in a second-line or oversight role at a financial institution or regulatory agency
  • Knowledge of supervisory expectations expressed in the FFIEC IT Handbook, Federal Reserve Supervisory Letters, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Bulletins, and/or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Financial Institution Letters
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, and to influence as warranted and appropriate
  • Passion and expertise in cybersecurity, with an ability to be confident, respectful, and articulate when registering dissenting or unpopular opinions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining superior results
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, individually, and to lead work among a team
  • Execution oriented and a self-motivator


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

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We Don’t Only Think Big Things—At Capital One, We Do Big Things.

You’re dedicated to your career. You deserve professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment. You belong at Capital One.

Here, every day brings another chance to do impactful work that matters: helping millions of customers confidently manage their money, building stronger communities and delivering truly disruptive tech. You’ll give your all alongside some of the brightest, most resilient people in the industry—and in return, you’ll enjoy the growth opportunities, support, flexibility and benefits you need for an exhilarating life both on and off the job.

Be inspired. Be yourself. That’s #LifeAtCapitalOne.

Creating a Culture of Belonging

At Capital One, we value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We’re building a place of belonging—where everyone can feel seen, heard, valued and free to be their authentic selves. We want to be a place of opportunity—where associates from all backgrounds innovate for our customers and communities, and build meaningful, fulfilling careers.

We endeavor to be a welcoming and inspiring place for all. We seek and embrace diversity. And we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, focused on increasing the representation of underrepresented groups, strengthening our culture of inclusion and belonging and harnessing our scale to invest in our communities.

We’re focused on three core principles to advance diversity, inclusion and belonging across Capital One:

Create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and innovate

Attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and experiences

Ensure our systems and programs promote fairness and equity

Get a career with more at Capital One.  Discover it for yourself today.

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, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status.

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