Director, Global Payments Risk Advisory

Capital One Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Director, Risk Advisory for the Global Payment Network in McLean, VA. The role leads risk and compliance advisory across network schemes and merchant services, partnering with executives to define risk strategies in a hybrid work environment.

You will coach a Risk Advisory Team, collaborate across lines of defense, and ensure alignment with enterprise risk management. A background in payments risk and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• 8+ years of legal, compliance, or risk management experience.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• 4+ years of consulting with and presenting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with first and second line functions to analyze risk framework for network and merchant services; educate and influence risk colleagues and leaders.
• Provide advice and challenge on risks impacting network and merchant businesses through formal and informal engagements.
• Advise business leaders on regulatory requirements, policies, and industry standards.
• Develop expert understanding of end-to-end network and merchant processes worldwide.
• Identify trends in business data and understand network payments risks, including external risks.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in the broader payments industry and global regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

MBA / advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Capital One seeks a Director, Risk Advisory for the Global Payment Network in McLean, VA. The role leads risk and compliance advisory across network schemes and merchant services, partnering with executives to define risk strategies in a hybrid work environment.

You will coach a Risk Advisory Team, collaborate across lines of defense, and ensure alignment with enterprise risk management. A background in payments risk and regulatory standards is essential.