International Risk Strategy Lead

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Risk Associate for the International Risk Management team. You will work with business partners to identify and mitigate risks to Capital One across non-US products, services, and offshore operations.

This role requires strong risk analysis, advisory skills, and the ability to navigate a global, highly visible environment. You will drive second-line risk oversight and collaborate with multiple functions to strengthen the company’s defenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in risk management.
• At least 2 years of experience conducting risk oversight and effective challenge.
• At least 2 years of experience advising internal or external stakeholders on risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes international risk data and influences others to proactively identify country risks and trends on an ongoing basis.
• Advises multiple businesses and support functions on country risks and is a thought leader on how to meaningfully enhance our second line framework to oversee Capital One’s international risk profile.
• Fosters a highly collaborative environment with other risk teams to create an integrated international risk experience for the business.
• Assesses changes in internal and/or external country exposures and conditions, identifying and reporting on relevant risks.
• Executes challenge activities to elevate areas of suspected risk and escalates, as appropriate, to leadership.
• Demonstrates independent and adaptive problem-solving and analysis skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels of the organization.
• Is forward-leaning and stays current on changing economic, social and political environments to understand the impacts to Capital One’s foreign business activities.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder advisory

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Risk Associate for the International Risk Management team. You will work with business partners to identify and mitigate risks to Capital One across non-US products, services, and offshore operations.

This role requires strong risk analysis, advisory skills, and the ability to navigate a global, highly visible environment. You will drive second-line risk oversight and collaborate with multiple functions to strengthen the company’s defenses.