Principal Analyst, Finance Risk Management

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Analyst in Finance Risk Management to lead risk programs for the Finance division. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will drive workforce change initiatives, manage priorities, and communicate progress clearly to leadership, while maintaining alignment with enterprise risk practices within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Audit, Accounting, or a combination.
• Experience in Financial Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote proactive risk management initiatives to reduce residual risk.
• Lead FRM engagement activities on process level assessments, audits, and regulatory commitments.
• Develop and implement risk management framework for major enterprise change initiatives.
• Drive risk management initiatives to completion and deliver improved practices with stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Autonomous work

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Principal Analyst, Finance Risk Management Finance Risk Management (FRM), functioning as the business risk office for Capital One’s Finance division, leads robust and proactive risk management programs. As a Manager in FRM your role will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work autonomously, identify areas of opportunity, and manage changing priorities. This role supports Finance business teams by applying risk and control standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory and Enterprise requirements, aligning the organization with leading practices, and cultivating an environment of strong risk management. The role includes a focus on supporting Finance teams through Capital One’s dynamic change management agenda, including managing critical risk activities related to acquisition and integration efforts. As a Risk Advisor within Finance Risk Management it is essential that you have strong problem solving, integrative thinking, judgment, and communication skills for success. Additionally, building partnerships with multiple business stakeholders across Finance, Finance Risk Management, peer risk groups and teammates, while adapting to and managing change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are key for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote proactive risk management initiatives to reduce the residual risk within the business
• Lead FRM’s engagement activities on process level assessments, internal audits, and regulatory commitments for assigned areas
• Develop and implement risk management framework for major enterprise change initiatives
• Drive risk management initiatives to completion and execute roadmaps that deliver improved risk management practices, working with stakeholders to solve complex problems under tight deadlines
• Provide regular and open communication for transparency and awareness of progress and impediments
• Stay current on understanding effective risk management, process and control effectiveness strategies
• Proactively understand Finance organizational risk profiles and identify strategic and emerging risks
• Manage work across organizational lines to address competing priorities and achieve results
• Communicate with and influence leadership on key process risks and actions needed
• Build and leverage productive relationships with Finance department stakeholders to promote a strong operationally resilient posture and act as a change agent

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management, or Regulatory Compliance, or Audit, or Accounting, or a combination
• At least 1 years of experience working in Financial Services

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, or Finance or Economics
• 5+ years of experience in risk management within the banking or financial services industry
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certification
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

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

Salary & Incentives

• McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Principal Analyst, Capital Mkts & Risk
• Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Principal Analyst, Capital Mkts & Risk

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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