Principal Risk Specialist, Control Testing

Capital One; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in Muntinlupa City seeks a risk management professional to conduct assessments, manage audits, and support compliance control programs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably as a Certified Internal Auditor, with strong analytical and communication skills. Amenable to working midshift in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years managing risk and internal controls in the financial industry.
• Ability to work a midshift schedule in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic controls testing.
• Perform Business Area Risk Review and Risk Management.
• Liaise with auditors to facilitate audit requirements.
• Maintain inventory of identified risks and controls.
• Prepare materials for Risk Committee Review meetings.

Skills

Operational risk management framework understanding

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Sound judgment

Education

Business graduate with accounting units

Certified Internal Auditor

Job description

Location: Alabang (96050), Philippines, Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (Manila)

General Responsibilities

• Performance of First Line of Defense Assessments:
  • Conduct periodic controls testing.
  • Perform Business Area Risk Review / Risk Management and Control Framework / Enterprise Risk Self‑Assessment.
  • Lead local site audit management.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit requirements.
• Risk and Remediation Monitoring:
  • Input risk issues and events in GRC.
  • Identify potential risk issues and events and report appropriate tickets for resolution.
  • Participate in the analysis and resolution of risk issues and controls.
  • Conduct local site audit remediation.
  • Maintain inventory of identified risks, controls, and remediation completion.
• Site Risk Management:
  • Partner and liaise with Risk counterparts and the management team to implement sustainable policies and compliance control programs.
  • Ensure site awareness of risk management, including training and assistance to Risk points‑of‑contact (POCs) and other employees on control procedures.
  • Perform periodic testing, control awareness discussions, and distribute control tools (e.g., findings database).
  • Cascade respective risk policies and standards relevant to each function.
  • Prepare materials for monthly Risk Committee Review meeting.
• May be assigned / rotated across related sub‑functions within Shared Services.
• Other job‑related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Basic Qualifications

• Educational Background: Business graduate, preferably with accounting units.
• Professional Experience: 3–5 years managing risk and internal controls in the financial industry; Certified Internal Auditor.
• Skills Required:
  • Understanding of operational risk management framework and techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills to understand risk processes and identify appropriate controls.
  • Effective communication skills to present, negotiate, and influence.
  • Sound judgment in recommending and implementing resolutions.
• Amenable to working a midshift schedule in a hybrid setup.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

No agencies please.