Process Risk Optimization Principal Associate

Capital One National Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate in Process Risk Optimization (PRO) within Enterprise Services Risk Operations (ESRO). You will partner with business units to identify and mitigate process-level risks, develop risk-based analyses, and support cross-team project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will assess risk across enterprise functions such as product management, cyber, cloud operations, data management, and third-party risk, while building subject matter expertise and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certification.
• Bachelor's degree or military experience preferred.
• Experience in risk management and interacting with business clients.

Responsibilities

• Support PRO in advising business partners on risk and process improvements.
• Research regulatory trends and internal process changes to mitigate risks.
• Educate stakeholders on applying risk management principles.
• Support project delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Manage deadlines and keep teams informed.
• Participate in risk forums and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive efficiency and process improvements across teams.

Skills

Risk management

Project management

Information security

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma

Military experience

Tools

AWS

Cloud security

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate in Process Risk Optimization (PRO) within Enterprise Services Risk Operations (ESRO). You will partner with business units to identify and mitigate process-level risks, develop risk-based analyses, and support cross-team project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will assess risk across enterprise functions such as product management, cyber, cloud operations, data management, and third-party risk, while building subject matter expertise and