Principal Risk & AI Governance Lead

Capital One Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, VA is seeking a Principal Risk Associate to strengthen risk governance and drive process maturity in BC&P. The role supports regulatory compliance, automation initiatives, and data-driven improvements across cross-functional teams within a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate brings senior risk, project, and process management experience, with a track record transforming workflows and leveraging automation tools to enhance controls and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Project Management, Process Management, Compliance, or Audit.
• 3+ years of experience working with business and risk teams to drive cross-functional operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Oversight: Working with the business to ensure proper implementation of processes/programs to be compliant with new regulatory laws like Dodd-Frank Section 1071.
• GenAI Governance: Partner with GenAI Director to ensure a well managed approach for GenAI across BC&P pre and post implementation.
• LAUNCH Initiative: Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure the LAUNCH is efficient for BC&P by monitoring and managing the implementation of the change initiative, track progress, adjust as needed.

Skills

Risk Management

Project Management

Process Management

Compliance

Audit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One in McLean, VA is seeking a Principal Risk Associate to strengthen risk governance and drive process maturity in BC&P. The role supports regulatory compliance, automation initiatives, and data-driven improvements across cross-functional teams within a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate brings senior risk, project, and process management experience, with a track record transforming workflows and leveraging automation tools to enhance controls and efficiency.