Director, Global Payment Risk Advisory

Capital One; Riverwoods (IL); On-site; USD 187,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Director, Risk Advisory for the Global Payment Network to guide risk and compliance for network and merchant activities, including schemes such as PULSE and Discover. You will lead a team, influence executives, and align activities with enterprise risk management.

You will partner with first and second line functions, provide expert risk advice, and stay current on global laws and standards while supporting regulatory exams and business growth across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• At least 8 years of legal, compliance, or risk management experience OR at least 8 years of regulatory experience in consumer financial services or payments industry.
• At least 4 years of people management.
• At least 4 years of experience consulting with and presenting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with first and second line functions to analyze the existing risk management program framework and applicability to the network and merchant services business; educate and influence risk management colleagues and leaders with respect to nuanced or specialized considerations, as necessary
• Utilizing subject matter expertise, provide advice and challenge on the risks impacting the network and merchant businesses through both formal and informal engagements
• Advising business leaders on regulatory requirements, policies, and industry standards
• Develop expert-level understanding of end-to-end network and merchant business processes worldwide
• Proactively identify trends in business data and demonstrate appreciation of network payments risks, including emerging and external risks
• Maintain subject matter expertise in the broader payments industry and applicable global laws and regulations
• Ensure ongoing application of compliance requirements to business expansions and new products, including as the network and merchant businesses engage with new downstream entities, evaluate new opportunities for card acceptance, global markets, or develop new products
• Develop strong relationships across the lines of defense, including Compliance, Legal, and Audit
• Display a passion for coaching and developing others through their leadership style and presence, whether as direct reports or extended team members
• Support regulatory exam and engagement preparation and delivery
• Manage, develop, and coach a Risk Advisory Team in support of their job responsibilities and to further their careers
• Participate in reporting activities to leadership in the business and Risk Management

Skills

Risk management

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One seeks a Director, Risk Advisory for the Global Payment Network to guide risk and compliance for network and merchant activities, including schemes such as PULSE and Discover. You will lead a team, influence executives, and align activities with enterprise risk management.

You will partner with first and second line functions, provide expert risk advice, and stay current on global laws and standards while supporting regulatory exams and business growth across markets.