Senior Risk & Governance Strategist

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Risk Associate in Richmond, VA to support the Risk Infrastructure and Governance team.

This role emphasizes written and verbal communication, autonomy, and agile adaptability to manage changing priorities while advancing Commercial Bank risk practices. You will lead policy development, support regulatory change management, assess cross-border and country risks, and provide actionable strategic reporting for senior executives, ensuring operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 2 years of Financial Services or Risk Management experience.
• Commercial Bank experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a risk related role (audit, 1st line, 2nd line).

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Agile framework

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Risk Associate in Richmond, VA to support the Risk Infrastructure and Governance team.

This role emphasizes written and verbal communication, autonomy, and agile adaptability to manage changing priorities while advancing Commercial Bank risk practices. You will lead policy development, support regulatory change management, assess cross-border and country risks, and provide actionable strategic reporting for senior executives, ensuring operational excellence and