Senior Risk & Controls Lead - AI-Driven Modernization

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Commercial Risk Control Advisor Team in McLean, VA. You will guide a team of risk professionals, oversee control execution, and partner with business leaders to strengthen internal controls.

The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and embedding AI and automation into risk practices. The position requires extensive risk management experience, people leadership, and a track record of implementing automated controls, with location-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance experience.
• At least 3 years of risk control testing experience.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.
• Experience automating banking processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 4–5 risk control advisors.
• Direct first-line control testing across the Commercial Banking portfolio.
• Advise on design and optimization of internal controls.
• Drive modernization with automation, data analytics, and AI monitoring.
• Identify deficiencies and communicate risk insights to leadership.

Skills

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Control Testing

Automation

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

Master's Degree

Tools

GRC Application

AI-enabled Solutions

Job description

Capital One seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Commercial Risk Control Advisor Team in McLean, VA. You will guide a team of risk professionals, oversee control execution, and partner with business leaders to strengthen internal controls.

The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and embedding AI and automation into risk practices. The position requires extensive risk management experience, people leadership, and a track record of implementing automated controls, with location-based