Global Payments Network Risk Director (Hybrid)

Capital One; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 217,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Global Payment Network Senior Director of Risk Advisory to lead risk management for network and merchant businesses. You will own advisory within a scheme (PULSE, Discover, or Diners Club) and align with Capital One's enterprise risk framework.

The role blends leadership with high-level stakeholder engagement, guiding regulatory and standards compliance on a worldwide basis. The position emphasizes coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing risk insights across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• At least 10 years of legal, compliance, or risk management experience OR at least 10 years of regulatory experience in consumer financial services or payments industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in people management.
• At least 5 years of experience consulting with and presenting to senior 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 senior 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 senior leadership in the business and Risk Management

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Master's degree (MBA or related)

Job description

Capital One seeks a Global Payment Network Senior Director of Risk Advisory to lead risk management for network and merchant businesses. You will own advisory within a scheme (PULSE, Discover, or Diners Club) and align with Capital One's enterprise risk framework.

The role blends leadership with high-level stakeholder engagement, guiding regulatory and standards compliance on a worldwide basis. The position emphasizes coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing risk insights across