Director, Global Intelligence & Travel Safety

Capital One Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Capital One seeks a seasoned security leader to drive strategy and oversee a 24/7 operational team. You will brief executives, manage risk, and align security initiatives with corporate goals. The role requires deep experience across security, intelligence, and travel risk in large, regulated environments.

Responsibilities include building consensus, guiding complex programs, and ensuring timely decision-making while mentoring talent in a matrix setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• Master's degree in Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Communications, or Business Continuity.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in corporate security, intelligence analysis, or related fields.
• Experience briefing executives, boards, or senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate teams in a 24/7 operational setting.
• Drive strategy, establish priorities, and execute complex programs.
• Brief executives and stakeholders on risks and decisions.
• Foster psychological safety and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

Master's degree in Security Studies/Intelligence/Communications/Business Continuity

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

* Proactively set the tone and culture for the team by leading with purpose, fostering a culture of psychological safety where every team member can thrive and contribute to our shared mission* Own and demonstrate Capital One values and integrate them into both own and team's work products and communications* Lead and motivate high performing teams in a 24/7 operational setting* Effectively make complex decisions that have broad impact* Draw on experience/knowledge of other business areas to drive strategic analyses and decisions* Anticipate and mitigate risks* Tailor messages to support specific outcomes; pushing back when appropriate - explaining issues and implications clearly with the appropriate level of urgency and engagement* Be open and accessible, building understanding and agreement among diverse groups. Champion and build support for ideas through consensus building.* Set objectives independently and effectively manage multiple priorities with some guidance through teams or partners, effectively communicating progress towards results* Own group results, skillfully manages projects, and proactively make offers* Drive team agenda, ensure all voices are heard, coordinate business resources to meet team goals, build very productive relationships; operate effectively in a matrix environment without solely relying on one's positional or hierarchical authority* Guide the department to solve the \"right\" problems. Delegates appropriately to create leverage; looks within the broader team for expertise or capacity. Be Willing to look at innovative solutions to drive new results; Commit to and act on a decision* Possess strong industry influence, and knowledge of physical security principles, incident response best practices, and situational awareness techniques* Bachelor's Degree or military experience* At least 10 years of leadership experience within corporate security, intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk, travel risk management, or combination* At least 6 years of people leadership experience* At least 3 years of experience briefing corporate executives, boards, government officials or senior executives* At least 3 years of experience developing strategy, establishing priorities, and driving execution across complex programs* Master's degree in Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Communications, or Business Continuity* Experience in intelligence or security within both the public and private sector* 15+ years of experience leadership experience within corporate security, intelligence analysis, geopolitical risk, travel risk management, or combination* 8+ years of people leadership experience* Strong executive communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and concisely* Strong demonstrated experience leading teams and developing intelligence professional talent* Experience leading corporate or government intelligence or travel risk programs within a large, multi-national organization* Experience operating within a highly regulated industry or complex enterprise risk environment* Thorough knowledge of the intelligence cycle and how to manage Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) with stakeholders* Familiarity with intelligence and risk methodologies, risk assessments, and threat monitoring* Familiarity with intelligence and travel risk standards, especially ISO 31030, technology platforms and external service providers* Experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC), military, federal law enforcement or large corporate intelligence group* Proficiency in Google suite productsCapital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.