Data Risk Lead, Second-Line Advisor

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Risk Manager in Data Risk Management to serve as a trusted advisor to divisions and technology partners.

You will lead data risk assessments, shape risk mitigation strategies, and influence product roadmaps to embed robust data controls while championing governance and data quality initiatives across the enterprise. You will collaborate across lines of business and technology teams, drive proactive risk management, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• 5+ years in data management or data governance.
• 5+ years in risk management within FinTech, Financial Services, or Technology.
• Strong communication and collaboration across business and tech partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted data risk advisor to business and technology partners.
• Conduct second-line risk assessments and design data processes and controls.
• Embed data risk management best practices in business operations.
• Influence roadmaps to ensure data management controls are in product/tech plans.
• Perform gap assessments and provide actionable recommendations for compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Data governance

Data quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Risk Manager in Data Risk Management to serve as a trusted advisor to divisions and technology partners.

You will lead data risk assessments, shape risk mitigation strategies, and influence product roadmaps to embed robust data controls while championing governance and data quality initiatives across the enterprise. You will collaborate across lines of business and technology teams, drive proactive risk management, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements