Senior Risk Associate - Risk, Infrastructure, and Governance

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, VA seeks a Sr. Risk Associate to support Commercial Risk governance and policy. You will lead policy development, assess regulatory changes, and manage cross-border banking risks while coordinating with Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, adaptability in an Agile environment, and the ability to deliver timely, data-driven insights to senior leaders. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 2 years of Financial Services or Risk Management experience.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Bank Policy Office: write, update, socialise policies and procedures.
• Support Regulatory Change Management: analyze impacts of laws and rules on products and services.
• Assist Cross Border Banking program: assess risks with foreign borrowers and regulatory needs.
• Draft Country Exit Plans for in-scope countries.
• Provide strategic reporting and ensure metrics are accurate for executives.
• Drive operational excellence and deliver against project milestones.
• Be the primary coverage resource during team transitions to minimize disruption.
• Develop a horizontal engagement model clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Commercial Risk, Compliance, Legal, and other groups.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Agile

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Job description

Commercial Risk is a first line of defense function which supports our Commercial Banking Lines of Business in managing non-credit risk. Commercial Risk associates collaborate across the division, as well as with other Line of Business first line teams and second and third line partners, to develop and implement well-managed risk practices.

As a Sr. Risk Associate on the Risk Infrastructure and Governance team, the ideal candidate will have excellent written & verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work autonomously, flexibility in managing changing priorities in an Agile framework, and a desire to help the Commercial Bank succeed.

Strong problem solving, integrative thinking, prioritization, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role. Additionally, building win-win partnerships with multiple business stakeholders and across Commercial Risk work streams while adapting to change in a dynamic environment are key for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Commercial Bank Policy Office: writing, updating, and socializing relevant policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide support for Regulatory Change Management: assisting in the research, analysis, and documentation of the impacts of new or changed Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and resulting legal requirements to Commercial Bank products and services.
• Assist Commercial Bank Cross Border Banking program: assessing the risks associated with foreign borrowers and regulatory requirements.
• Assist International Risk: Country Risk Assessments and drafting Country Exit Plans for in-scope countries for the Commercial Bank.
• Strategic Reporting: Provide comprehensive support for reporting routines, ensuring metrics are accurate and actionable for senior executive stakeholders.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead daily task execution across the team’s full scope, ensuring consistent delivery against project milestones and operational requirements.
• Operational Continuity: Serve as the primary coverage resource for key team functions during periods of transition or leave, minimizing disruptions to critical workstreams.
• Horizontal Engagement Model: Develop and document a horizontal engagement model to clarify roles, interactions, and responsibilities across team functions, moving from reactive to proactive program management.
• Collaborating with partners within Commercial Risk, Compliance, Legal, and various groups across the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of Financial Services or Risk Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Bank experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a risk related role (audit, 1st line, 2nd line)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.

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