Senior Compliance Testing Leader - Transform Risk with Tech

Capital One; New York (NY); On-site; USD 194,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Compliance Testing Senior Manager to lead a multi-tiered team responsible for enterprise-wide testing, piloting innovative methodologies and partnering with data teams to refine testing capabilities.

The role requires strong leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate complex testing results into clear, actionable reports for senior executives. A proven track record in financial services compliance testing is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience at a financial institution in Compliance Testing, Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring, or Audit.
• 5+ years of people management experience or leading teams or projects.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate degree.
• 6+ years of people management experience, including leading a multi-team organization.
• Extensive knowledge or experience with consumer regulations and related business processes.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner and create senior level reports.
• Compliance related certifications (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or similar certification).
• Experiences engaging with analytics, products, and technology teams to lead intent.
• Experience scripting in Python and SQL (e.g. to test full populations for key attributes).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-tiered Compliance Testing Team that focuses on testing across the Capital One Enterprise by piloting new testing methodologies and working with data teams to perfect new testing innovations.
• Assist with the development, management, and execution of the Compliance Testing calendars, data scripts, and methodologies.
• Align resources to ensure timely and accurate test execution. Ensure teams have tools, training, and access to information needed to effectively execute testing.
• Support strategic transformation to deepen the breadth of testing through technology solutions and reviewing the effectiveness of processes and tools
• Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives,
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Compliance Advisors, Test Leads, Data Teams, and Business Areas
• Elevate substantive issues arising in testing to senior management
• Communicate test results and changes in testing procedures or processes
• Create and provide result reports to Accountable Executives, Senior Compliance Officers, and the CCO
• Oversee and manage responses for testing-related audits or exams, as appropriate

Skills

Leadership & team management

Compliance testing expertise

Data analytics collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Python scripting

SQL scripting

Education

Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Compliance Testing Senior Manager to lead a multi-tiered team responsible for enterprise-wide testing, piloting innovative methodologies and partnering with data teams to refine testing capabilities.

The role requires strong leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate complex testing results into clear, actionable reports for senior executives. A proven track record in financial services compliance testing is essential.