Senior Risk & Controls Lead – Retail Banking

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

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Senior Risk Specialist for the Retail Bank to support the Retail Risk Office Control Testing Program. You will work with Business and Risk stakeholders to assess design and operations of control activities, perform audits, and support remediation initiatives across Retail Bank, Premium Products, Capital One Shopping and Enterprise Payments.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and risk mindset to influence priorities across lines of defense.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Control Testing or Risk Management.
• At least 1 year of Financial Services, Audit, or Risk Management experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Process Owners and Risk Advisors to assess controls and enhance them.
• Advise on designing effective controls in the control environment.
• Identify and remediate gaps in control environments due to regulatory updates.
• Conduct root cause analysis for ineffective control results.
• Contribute to reporting for Accountable Executives on control effectiveness.
• Perform quality reviews of control testing results.
• Validate remediation effectiveness from audits and exams.
• Document controls in the systems of records.
• Communicate with Risk Office and business partners clearly.
• Use inquiry and analysis to inform recommendations.
• Question assumptions and develop alternatives.

Skills

Control Testing

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

Capital One seeks a Senior Risk Specialist for the Retail Bank to support the Retail Risk Office Control Testing Program. You will work with Business and Risk stakeholders to assess design and operations of control activities, perform audits, and support remediation initiatives across Retail Bank, Premium Products, Capital One Shopping and Enterprise Payments.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and risk mindset to influence priorities across lines of defense.