Hybrid Senior Director, Risk Advisory - Payments Network

Capital One; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 239,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One's Global Payment Network is seeking a Senior Director of Risk Advisory to own risk management guidance for network schemes (PULSE, Discover Network, Diners Club). You will partner with first and second lines, translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans, and lead a team across global processes to mitigate payments risk.

The role is hybrid, requires on-site presence at your designated Capital One office, and involves reporting to senior leaders, coaching staff, and

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

Communication

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Military experience

Tools

CBCP

CRISC

CISM

Job description

Capital One's Global Payment Network is seeking a Senior Director of Risk Advisory to own risk management guidance for network schemes (PULSE, Discover Network, Diners Club). You will partner with first and second lines, translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans, and lead a team across global processes to mitigate payments risk.

The role is hybrid, requires on-site presence at your designated Capital One office, and involves reporting to senior leaders, coaching staff, and