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R231551 Posted 12/08/2025

Principal Associate, Cyber Risk & Analysis - Enterprise Services Risk

McLean, Virginia | Richmond, Virginia
  • Category Cyber
  • Experience Principal Associate
  • Primary Address McLean, Virginia

Overview

Principal Associate, Cyber Risk & Analysis - Enterprise Services Risk

The Enterprise Services Risk organization is expanding with a focus on attracting innovative, pioneering, collaborative, and highly skilled professionals. We operate at the forefront of risk management, providing support for novel and developing technologies, as well as critical business strategies. Diverse perspectives and experiences are valued as we work to redefine the financial sector. 

As a Principal Associate, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Risk Guide, you will serve as the dedicated risk conscience and strategic advisor for Capital One's Cyber Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, within our Enterprise Services Risk (ESR) Tech and Product Risk office. This high-impact role is crucial for managing the inherent risks of our expanding cyber and technology footprint. You will collaborate closely with IAM and the wider ESR team to establish and govern risk management by leveraging best practices and proactively contributing to well-managed outcomes that directly inform and enable the decisions of our IAM Accountable Executive. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Govern and support risk objects (risks, issues) throughout their lifecycle

  • Act as a trusted advisor, leading and driving effective risk conversations with IAM teams

  • Drive the identification and treatment of risks within IAM teams, inform decisions of IAM Accountable Executives

  • Lead, facilitate, and contribute to discussions to identify, assess, manage, and report key risk related issues

  • Operate a continuous improvement approach by reviewing and challenging IAM related risk objects

  • Be an approachable and effective partner in developing fit-for-purpose solutions, with the ability to flex where appropriate

  • Partner with our extended team of Risk Guides to remove complexity and improve efficiency

  • Deliver IAM risk advice, challenge, and support to our IAM stakeholders

  • Ensure key messages are understood and actions are underway, providing risk input, context, and challenge through appropriate and timely reporting and governance actions

  • Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth industry and technical expertise in relevant areas of risk

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification

  • At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management, Process Management, Project Management, or a combination of these

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal or external business clients

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

  • At least 4 years of experience in risk management or cyber risk management

  • At least 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management

  • At least 1 year of Financial Services industry experience

  • Risk Certifications (CRISC, CISM, CRCM, CIPP, ABA Risk Management Certification)

  • Experience in Cyber Security Risk Management

  • Experience in operational IAM management and governance

  • Holds one or more of the following certifications: any security, technology, risk, project management, and/or audit certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Tech+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Project+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate, technology vendor certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google))

  • Ability to navigate a complex, dynamic organization and prioritize deliverables in an multi-national, expanding business environment

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

  • Prioritize and execute tasks and coordinate with cross-functional teams

  • Strong communication and relationship building skills, customer focus, and ability to collaborate and influence across teams to deliver

  • Experience with the three lines of defense model and risk reporting

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.

McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis


Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis










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.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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).

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