Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate for Associate Experience/Events in McLean, VA. You will lead cross-functional event programs, shape strategy, and coordinate with executives to deliver high-impact experiences for internal and external audiences.

You will manage multiple workstreams, develop communications, and help establish standardized event practices across Global Enterprise Affairs, supporting the 2027 event execution and Center of Excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit deep understanding of target audiences and stakeholders across GEA.
• Develop and manage event strategies and roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
• Lead communications materials and status updates for diverse audiences.
• Establish centralized calendar and templates for standardized event delivery.
• Collaborate with GEA teams to drive efficiency and measurable impact.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Job description

Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events

Principal Associate, Associate Experience/Events - Global Enterprise Affairs Global Enterprise Affairs (GEA) works to change banking for good through the collective efforts of seven teams and key partnerships across the enterprise. We work with external and internal stakeholders to envision and create a world of greater socioeconomic opportunity by advocating for an inclusive society, building thriving communities, and creating financial tools that enrich lives. Our teams include Corporate Communications, Community Impact and Investment, Community Finance, CRA Strategy and Program Management, Global Government and Policy Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and our Command Center. We pride ourselves on disrupting the status quo, and GEA teams have unparalleled access to a diverse group of motivated changemakers similarly focused on the ingredients for a better future. The Command Center is looking for an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated Principal Associate to join the newly established centralized Events team in GEA, which aims to drive greater efficiency and impact for GEA internal and external events. This role will support the execution and delivery of planned events in 2027, and will help establish a new Center of Excellence on the team to help drive greater standardization around event strategy and execution. This position requires strong project management skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated experience and expertise in managing cross-functional teams, and a solid understanding of the latest trends in event production, sponsorships, and reputation building.

Job Responsibilities

• Exhibit deep understanding of the target audiences
• Work closely and engage with intent owners across GEA to build trusted relationships
• Identify themes, topics and content that will resonate with target audiences and meet strategic business objectives for the various GEA functions
• Leverage data and insights to inform narratives and influence innovative and well‑managed programming
• Drive the development and execution of event strategies
• Contribute to the overall event strategy and roadmap
• Develop program and project plans for events, creating workstreams and deliverables for key stakeholders and partners
• Manage multiple workstreams during all event stages to ensure flawless execution
• Draft and lead the development of effective communications materials to include strategic plans, project status updates, and other communications documents for various audiences
• Help establish the standard for event delivery across GEA
• Develop and maintain centralized calendar of all GEA events
• Support the development of templates, SOPs and partner SLAs to standardize event delivery
• Create a feedback loop to solicit insights, learnings and best practices from GEA events and in dialogue with other COF associates to incorporate into future event strategy and execution
• Embrace research, measurement and analytical thinking as a means to drive impact
• Ensure all work is executed through a lens of strategic impact and measurement, leveraging the latest tools and technology to showcase how our work is driving business outcomes and brand awareness
• Explore new and different ways of storytelling through event activations and sponsorships
• Collaborate with the broader GEA Associate Experience and GEA Communications teams
• Connect the dots across internal and external events to drive efficiencies and create value
• Collaborate with key partners (GEA AX, GEA Comms, CoS, Admins) to ensure a consistent focus and narrative

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning and managing meaningful tech event sponsorships that drive attendee engagement with a focus on tech content development, production logistics, and impact assessment
• Deep understanding and expertise in event management with a focus on achieving measurable results based on business intent and objectives
• Experience working, partnering with and influencing multiple constituents and stakeholders (internal and external), including senior executives

Salary & Benefits

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Project Manager Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Project Manager 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.

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.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

About Capital One

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information‑based technology company. Still founder‑led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit.