Senior Risk & Controls Strategist, Retail Banking

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Risk Specialist to lead first‑line control testing for Retail Bank, Premium Products, and Shopping. You’ll work with risk and business partners to assess controls and drive improvements.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to influence across lines of defense; you’ll analyze design and operation of controls and support remediation and reporting to executives.

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.
• 2+ years of experience in Project or Process Management.
• 2+ years of experience in Controls Testing or Risk Management.
• 2+ years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients.

Responsibilities

• Assess control activities and recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment.
• Advise on designing effective controls in relation to business risks and policy requirements.
• Identify and remediate gaps in controls due to regulatory updates and internal policy changes.
• Collaborate with risk partners on root-cause analysis for control issues.
• Contribute to reporting on control suite effectiveness and remediation status.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Job description

Capital One in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Risk Specialist to lead first‑line control testing for Retail Bank, Premium Products, and Shopping. You’ll work with risk and business partners to assess controls and drive improvements.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to influence across lines of defense; you’ll analyze design and operation of controls and support remediation and reporting to executives.