Director, Risk Management - Auto

Capital One; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 187,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One Auto seeks a Director of Risk Management to drive risk strategy at the intersection of data and emerging technology. This role requires deep data domain knowledge, a passion for AI integration, and strong expertise in navigating enterprise risk frameworks.

You will partner closely with product, tech, and data teams to embed forward-looking risk controls directly into our operational ecosystem. Directors in Risk Management at Capital One Auto are highly motivated Risk Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Process Management.
• 2+ years in Operations Management.
• 2+ years in People Management.

Responsibilities

• Validate risk processes with business partners impacting bottom line.
• Consult with Executives to define interaction models with Lines of Business.
• Finalize risk category and sub-category framework.
• Assess risk categories to mitigate risk to the company.
• Identify gaps and recommend actions for smart business decisions.
• Apply Risk Process Improvement, Process Design & Process Excellence.
• Oversee Large scale Process Management/Governance.
• Collaborate with dynamic teams on Departmental Process Management & Execution.

Skills

Project Management

Operations Management

People Management

Process Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

Tools

Six Sigma Lean

Green Belt / Black Belt

Agile Coach certification

Compliance Certification (CRCM)

Job description

Within Capital One Auto's Dealer Data Strategy & Product Operations team, we are seeking a Director of Risk Management to drive risk strategy at the intersection of data and emerging technology. This role requires deep data domain knowledge, a passion for AI integration, and strong expertise in navigating enterprise risk frameworks. Beyond ensuring compliance with existing policies, you will proactively identify and mitigate emerging risk vectors as our data and AI capabilities evolve. You will partner closely with product, tech, and data teams to embed forward-looking risk controls directly into our operational ecosystem.

Directors in Risk Management at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and the opportunity to work with Executives to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company.

Responsibilities

• Work with business partners to validate risk processes impacting the companies bottom line
• Consult with Executives to determine interaction model with Lines of Business to create positive relationships
• Drive finalization of risk category and sub-category framework
• Perform critical assessments on risk categories to mitigate risk to the company
• Perform extensive gap assessments and create recommendations to ensure smart business decisions
• Use analytical skills to conduct Risk Process Improvement, Process Design & Process Excellence
• Large scale Process Management/Governance
• Work with dynamic teams on Departmental Process Management & Execution

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Project Management or Process Management
• At least 2 years experience in Operations Management
• At least 2 years experience in People Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or Project Management
• 4+ years experience in People Management
• 5+ years of experience as a Project or Process Manager within the financial services industry
• 5+ years experience in Operations Management
• 10+ years of overall experience as Project or Process Manager
• Six Sigma Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt certification, Agile Coach certification, Compliance Certification (CRCM)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Plano, TX: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Risk Management

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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