Senior Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Director, Tech Risk & Analysis to lead a cross-functional cyber risk team within the Information Security Office. You will guide governance, risk mitigation, and resilience efforts across complex technology landscapes.

You will collaborate with technology, compliance, and business partners to assess threats, influence policy, and drive continuous improvement of cyber control programs. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in technology and cybersecurity domains.
• Experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience in a second-line or oversight role at a financial institution or regulatory agency (preferred).
• Professional Security Certification (CISSP/CISA/CRISC/Open FAIR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team within Capital One's cyber security Governance and Risk function.
• Coordinate and execute on audit, regulatory and executive engagements.
• Define mitigation strategies and drive risk-informed decisions across technology programs.
• Monitor cyber threats, perform risk assessments, and communicate findings to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Risk management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Director, Tech Risk & Analysis to lead a cross-functional cyber risk team within the Information Security Office. You will guide governance, risk mitigation, and resilience efforts across complex technology landscapes.

You will collaborate with technology, compliance, and business partners to assess threats, influence policy, and drive continuous improvement of cyber control programs. Strong leadership and communication are essential.