Principal Associate, Enterprise Services Risk Guide - Enterprise Services Risk

Capital One National Association; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Associate to join their Enterprise Services Risk team. In this pivotal role, you will support risk management for various business lines, ensuring informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation strategies. Your expertise in project management and risk analysis will be crucial as you navigate complex challenges and influence key stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic work environment where innovative ideas are embraced, and your contributions will significantly impact the organization’s risk posture. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and collaboration while fostering your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Financial wellness programs

Performance-based incentives

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project or process management.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Enterprise Services Risk and Issue portfolio.
• Perform risk reviews and recommend risk mitigation activities.
• Drive teams through Control Testing and provide recommendations.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Business Process Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Principal Associate, Enterprise Services Risk Guide - Enterprise Services Risk

Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to consumers, small business and commercial clients. As one of the nation’s top 10 banks, we nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company and a great place to work.

We are hiring! The Enterprise Services Business Risk Office provides risk management support to several lines of business including: Brand, Enterprise Supplier Management, Enterprise Products & Experience (EPX), Software, External Affairs, eData, Global Workplace Solutions, Emerging Payments, Ventures, and Tech. As the risk team for Enterprise Services Risk, we are on the cutting edge of risk management and provide support for new and emerging technologies as well as critical business strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Enterprise Services Risk Guide for our team risk agenda supporting our leadership team in making informed decisions for our business objectives
• Manage the Enterprise Services Risk and Issue portfolio
• Perform risk reviews during various processes such as Risk Control and Self Assessments (RCSAs), Process Level Assessments (PLA), Targeted Risk Assessments and recommend on risk mitigation activities
• Research, assemble, and/or evaluate information regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting our programs; recommend sound, practical solutions to complex issues
• Makes recommendations regarding changes to policy, procedures, and control programs to mitigate evolving risks
• Drive teams through Control Testing and provide sound judgment and recommendations throughout the testing period
• Demonstrates sound lifecycle program management to include documenting and communicating action plans, impediments and risks, and stakeholder engagement.
• Influence our 2nd and 3rd line partners on key risks and actions needed
• Develop risk analysis, perform deep dive investigations, and drive specific risk initiatives to minimize risk posture and strengthen overall control effectiveness and to reduce residual risks
• Keeps pace with evolving cyber threat landscape to ensure ongoing relevance for our risk mitigation strategies
• Support the Enterprise Services Risk organization by implementing new and innovative ideas, including automation
• Develop and maintain process documentation in your specific scope of work
• Manage our Models and Computation Automation program for Enterprise Services
• You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment
• You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness
• You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking
• You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
• At least 3 years of experience in project, program, or process management

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively with people across multiple levels
• 3+ years of experience in Business Process Management, Project Management, or Risk Management
• 2+ years of experience in IT Risk Management
• 1+ years of Financial Services industry experience
• Project Management (PMP) or Program Management (PgMP) certification

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

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.

McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis
Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

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.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.