West Creek 5 (12075), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Risk Associate

As a member of the Controls Design & Governance (D&G) team within the Commercial Risk Office, you'll be challenged to shape risk mitigation strategy as well as evaluate compliance and operational controls. The D&G Senior Associate will be responsible for working with various Commercial Bank teams and Independent Risk Management groups to ensure that the control environment adheres to guidelines and standards, all while building lasting partnerships. You will guide how the Commercial Bank implements various control-related standards and identify solutions when challenges are presented.

Success in this position will rely on working with cross-functional teams, analyzing data, and building strong partnerships. The candidate should have a learning mindset, attention to detail and quality, and be able to develop communications tailored to executives. Additional characteristics of the ideal candidate include the following:

• Clear results orientation
  
  • Intense focus on achieving both short- and long-term goals and pursuing the best possible results
    
  • Successful track record of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
    
  • High motivation and self-direction with a strong sense of ownership
    
• Solid communication competence
  
  • Clear, concise written and oral communication skills coupled with the ability to drive agreement using information and interpersonal acumen
    
  • Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner that is understood across different levels within an organization
    
• Strong judgment, leadership, and integrity
  
  • Grounded, rational decision-making
    
  • History of honesty and ethics
    
• Strategic and analytic orientation
  
  • Proven track record of drawing conclusions, making decisions, and using data to solve problems
    
  • Aptitude for analyzing trends and making effective business decisions
    
  • Conceptual thinking skills complemented by a strong quantitative bent
    

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  
• At least 2 years of risk experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  
• Risk Management Certification
  
• Agile Certification
  
• Process management or improvement experience or certifications such as Business Process Management (BPM) or Lean Six Sigma
  
• Quality Assurance or testing experience or certifications
  
• Experience with any of the following: control testing, regulatory testing, financial control testing such as SOX
  

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

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, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, 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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