Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager)

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Second Line Risk Advisor to enhance data risk management practices. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to identify and mitigate data risks while influencing key stakeholders across various divisions. Your proactive approach will shape risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with technology partners, conduct thorough risk assessments, and drive organizational transformation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding data integrity and fostering a culture of risk awareness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management or governance roles.
• Strong background in risk management within FinTech or Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to become a trusted data risk advisor.
• Conduct risk assessments and advocate for process excellence.
• Collaborate with teams to embed data management practices.

Skills

Data Risk Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics

Job description

Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager)

As a Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager) at Capital One, you will be acting as a trusted data risk advisor to divisions (first line business units) and technology partners. You will leverage your deep expertise in data risk management to provide effective challenges, ensuring the company’s data management practices align with both regulatory requirements and enterprise risk appetite.

This role is an opportunity to take on key responsibilities in identifying potential data risks, influencing key stakeholders, and leading a team responsible for assessing data risk across Capital One divisions. As part of the second line of defense, you will engage with product and technology partners, providing insight and influencing the integration of data risk controls into day-to-day operations. You’ll bring a proactive, innovative mindset to designing processes and performing risk assessments to safeguard Capital One's data management environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trusted Data Risk Advisor: Build strong relationships with business and technology partners to become a trusted data risk advisor, providing insight into data risks and shaping risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise.

• Second Line Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments, data process and control design, and advocate for process excellence to enhance the organization’s data management risk posture.

• Embed Data Management Practices: Identify opportunities to embed data risk management best practices within business operations, influencing stakeholders to adopt proactive risk management measures.

• Influence Technology & Data Maturity Roadmaps: Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to ensure data management controls are incorporated into technical product roadmaps, driving effective risk mitigation in new and existing platforms.

• Gap Assessments & Recommendations: Perform gap assessments to identify weaknesses in current data management controls/processes and propose actionable recommendations to drive organizational transformation and compliance.

• Communication Excellence: Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate data management risks, communicate progress against risk mitigation efforts, and influence decision-making at senior levels.

• Metadata, Data Quality, and Governance: Partner across divisions and functions on initiatives related to metadata management, data quality, data governance, and data stewardship to ensure risks are mitigated and compliance is maintained.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• At least 5 years of experience in data management or data governance role

• At least 5 years of experience in risk management within a FinTech, Financial Services, or Technology organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics

• At least 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams

• At least 5 years of experience overseeing metadata management and data quality

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.