Director, Global Risk Strategy & International Enablement

Capital One; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director to lead the International Strategy and Enablement (ISE) team within the Second Line Global Payment Network Risk & Advisory Organization. You will build an international risk capability to support GPN expansion into new markets with independent risk oversight.

In this hybrid role, you will align first- and second-line stakeholders, drive framework development for market entry, and coach a team of risk professionals to operate across a complex, cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• 9+ years in technology, cybersecurity, or risk disciplines.
• 5+ years in enterprise or operational risk management.
• 5+ years in program, project, or portfolio management.
• 5+ years of people management.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and sequence capability-build work for risk and automation.
• Align technology/cyber teams with independent risk-oversight groups.
• Develop framework for GPN market entry risk and oversight levels.
• Provide advisory input on risk considerations in cross-border tech rollouts.
• Engage with senior executives to translate risk posture and readiness.
• Lead and develop a team of risk professionals across a complex landscape.

Skills

Technology risk & governance

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership / people management

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Master's Degree

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Director to lead the International Strategy and Enablement (ISE) team within the Second Line Global Payment Network Risk & Advisory Organization. You will build an international risk capability to support GPN expansion into new markets with independent risk oversight.

In this hybrid role, you will align first- and second-line stakeholders, drive framework development for market entry, and coach a team of risk professionals to operate across a complex, cross-functional