Senior Associate, Project Manager

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 96,500 - 110,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Capital One in McLean is seeking a Senior Associate, Project Manager to oversee model risk management processes. The successful candidate will support Divisional Model Risk Officers and ensure efficient operations through analytical problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration.

Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills, a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience with JIRA and advanced data analysis tools is essential.

The position offers competitive salaries ranging from $96,500 to $110,100 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Project Management experience.
• 2+ years experience in model risk management at a regulated financial institution.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with stakeholders to support their operations.
• Utilize project management tools to assist stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects while identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent military experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

JIRA

Tableau

Quicksite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Senior Associate, Project Manager

Capital One’s Model Risk Office (MROf) governs and maintains model engines that drive business decisions by defining the model risk management (MRM) framework and model governance practices. As a Senior Associate, Project Manager, you will support our Divisional Model Risk Officers (DMROs) and their teams by ensuring they have insight into operations, validation plans, and horizontal requests, while driving risk reduction efforts through key processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with stakeholders to ensure line of sight into their operations, project plans, and horizontal requests.
• Utilize business intelligence (Quicksite, Tableau), project management (JIRA), and analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets) to support stakeholders.
• Solve problems analytically by joining disparate data sets in Excel or Google Sheets and conveying solutions.
• Exhibit a demonstrated track record of project management, quickly establishing structure to manage tasks and expectations.
• Demonstrate outstanding influencing skills to drive project/program efforts in a dynamic complex environment.
• Lead and coach delivery teams through leadership and coaching.
• Maintain excellent communication and partnership skills essential for interacting with key stakeholders across all levels.
• Apply project management problem‑solving methodologies (waterfall, agile, design thinking, etc.).
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and identify continuous improvement opportunities using data‑driven approaches.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Proactive, self‑starter, driven, and curious.
• Thrives in ambiguity and chaos.
• Fulfilled by directing and supporting others in task completion.
• Excellent multi‑tasker.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent military experience.
• At least 3 years of Project Management experience.
• At least 2 years of experience partnering with internal business clients.
• At least 2 years of experience applying standards from supervisory letters on model risk management (e.g., OCC Bulletin 2011‑12, FRB SR 11‑7).
• At least 2 years of model risk management experience in a regulated financial institution.
• At least 3 years of experience using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, proficient in joining disparate data sets.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or MBA.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• 2+ years of experience using JIRA or GitHub for project management.
• 1+ years of JIRA Project Administrator experience.
• Lean, Agile, Six Sigma certification, or other project management certification.

Salary Range (Location‑Based)

• McLean, VA: $96,500 – $110,100
• Richmond, VA: $87,700 – $100,100
• Riverwoods, IL: $87,700 – $100,100

Benefits & Incentives

Performance‑based incentive compensation may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives. CapitalOne offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial, and overall well‑being.

CapitalOne is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CapitalOne promotes a drug‑free workplace.