Principal Risk Specialist, Enterprise Data Risk Management

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West Creek 2 (12072), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Risk Specialist, Enterprise Data Risk Management

Do you want to be part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One manage data and, identify and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of Enterprise Data Risk Management (EDRM), you’ll work with talented associates to provide oversight and effective challenge to ensure that our businesses effectively manage data risk. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic operational 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.  

As a Risk Specialist in Capital One’s EDRM team you will apply your analytical, data management, and process management skills to support development and adoption of the Data Management Strategy. You will collaborate with your EDRM team and partner with stakeholders across the enterprise on initiatives to help drive transformation and change necessary to achieve the Data Management strategic objectives and reduce our data risk.

Principal Risk Specialists in EDRM are highly motivated Data Management and Risk professionals with excellent organization, problem-solving, influence and communication skills. These individuals will have the opportunity to make sure Capital One has strong data management controls and practices and collaborate with other EDRM associates to make sure the appropriate data management processes and controls are implemented. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our Principal Risk Specialists. They operate from a foundation of knowledge and a natural passion for managing risk with excellent project, process and analytical skills.  They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept.

As part of the larger Operational Risk Management (ORM) organization, you will work with talented associates to provide oversight and effective challenge to ensure that our businesses effectively manage operational risk overall. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic operational 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.  

Specific responsibilities of the EDRM Risk Specialist  include and are not limited to:

• Manage EDRM Business Process Hierarchy, oversee maintenance of EDRM’s process documentation and controls.  Partner with members within EDRM as needed on creation of new processes and controls

• Engage in ongoing maintenance of EDRM’s Corporate Policy and Procedure documents and process.  This includes managing the processes for regular reviews and updates of policy documents, socialization of changes, and engagement with key first line partners as needed. 

• Provide risk and process consulting within EDRM/ORM and with 1st line related to EDRM owned Corporate Policy documents 

• Support and prepare team leaders for interactions with Internal Audit and Regulatory agencies, as applicable

• Foster a highly collaborative environment with other risk teams and various partner groups to create an integrated and seamless risk experience for the business (e.g., ORM partner teams, 1st line Data Management teams, Corporate Policy Office, Risk Offices)

• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels of the organization

• Stay current on understanding effective Data Management strategies, requirements, and industry trends 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• At least 2 years of experience in risk management

• At least 1 year of experience managing processes or controls

• At least 1 year of experience engaging with risk management frameworks

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or Data Analytics

• 3+ years of experience in risk management within financial services

• Knowledge and understanding of data management practices, risks, and requirements 

• Experience managing corporate policy documents

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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