Principal Risk Specialist

Overview

Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Risk Specialist

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 provide oversight and guidance for our risk assessment programs and risk mitigation methodology that ensure our businesses effectively manage risk. This includes enabling 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.

Enterprise Risk Management is the center of risk management for our company and covers all categories of risk, governing policies and standards, risk assessments, and issue and event management. The skills and experience obtained in this area are some of the most sought after in the market today. The Assessment Advisory 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.

We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, process professional who excels in a team environment. This individual will have experience in risk management, improving processes, identifying with the perspective of our customers, and be able to connect the regulatory environment to processes. This individual must be able to effectively communicate and influence partners across the company and across multiple levels of the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, process/project management capability, and results driven are essential to succeeding in this role. This individual should feel comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative information and can move from the “grey” area to grounded recommendation in an organized and transparent manner.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Leading ongoing governance and integration for the operational risk measurement programs including policy updates, issue management, change management, MBR and industry engagement management 

• Providing project management and oversight for Assessment and Risk Mitigation Program(s) execution to include - training, assessment monitoring, management reporting, etc. 

• Facilitating assessment  governance and methodology consultative services to 1st line LOB 

• Performing Assessment reporting to key stakeholders, identifying trends, themes and ongoing monitoring of methodology results

The desired experience and skill set for the ideal candidate include:

• Strategic & analytic orientation: A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics. 

• Strong communication skills: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Clear results orientation: display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. He/she should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment

• Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in Process Management or Project Management 

• At least 1 year of experience in Risk Management 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Process Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science or Information Systems 

• 3+ years of experience in Risk Management 

• Risk Management certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

• Process Management Certification such as  LEAN and Six Sigma or Compliance Certifications such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Business Process Management Certification
  

***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 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 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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