Senior Risk Advisor - Upmarket & Discover (Hybrid)

Capital One; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Risk Associate to support Upmarket and Discover Card risk initiatives in a hybrid role. You will partner with vertical risk managers and executives to drive critical risk assessment, control monitoring, and process improvements across defenses.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and timely delivery, with a focus on building business acumen and strong stakeholder relationships within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in financial services, project or process management.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or military experience, plus 2+ years in project or process management and 1+ years in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Directly support vertical risk managers and accountable executives for Upmarket and Discover Card segments.
• Execute essential risk management activities with or without the vertical risk manager.
• Coordinate priorities with teams and escalate when needed to meet goals and timelines.
• Establish interaction models to collaborate with key stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Collect data, use analytics to develop risk transparency, and maintain documentation such as procedures and playbooks.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Risk Associate to support Upmarket and Discover Card risk initiatives in a hybrid role. You will partner with vertical risk managers and executives to drive critical risk assessment, control monitoring, and process improvements across defenses.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and timely delivery, with a focus on building business acumen and strong stakeholder relationships within a dynamic environment.