Lead Data Risk & Governance Specialist

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Risk Specialist to join the Global Payment Network Data Governance team. You will help ensure the network's critical data is well-managed, high quality, and compliant with enterprise policies, while enabling data-driven decisions and risk oversight.

You will collaborate with Accountable Executives, Performing Data Stewards, and tech teams to implement governance programs, improve data quality, and drive automation across the data lifecycle in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience required.
• 3+ years in risk management, data management or financial services.
• 3+ years partnering with internal business clients.

Responsibilities

• Enable data governance and policy adherence across the network.
• Manage data quality and reliability of key data assets.
• Master tools across the data governance ecosystem to drive automation.
• Apply analytical skills to solve data management challenges.
• Collaborate with AEs, PDSs, and tech teams on data initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights and risk reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial services

Education

Bachelor's degree or Military experience

CISA/CDMP/PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Risk Specialist to join the Global Payment Network Data Governance team. You will help ensure the network's critical data is well-managed, high quality, and compliant with enterprise policies, while enabling data-driven decisions and risk oversight.

You will collaborate with Accountable Executives, Performing Data Stewards, and tech teams to implement governance programs, improve data quality, and drive automation across the data lifecycle in a