Senior Risk Lead - Cross-Functional & Audit-Ready

Capital One; Virginia; On-site; USD 138,100 - 173,400; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Risk Specialist to helm risk management for the Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control organization. You will partner with business leaders to shape defense strategies, drive automated controls, and promote a proactive risk-aware culture across governance routines and reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic risk assessment, and collaboration across lines of defense, compliance, IT, and audit, with a strong focus on scalable risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience is required.
• At least 2 years of Financial Services Risk Management experience.
• At least 3 years of Project/Process Management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience partnering with internal business clients.
• At least 2 years of Compliance, Audit, or first and second line Risk Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and empower a team of risk and control specialists.
• Support development and implementation of risk assessment strategies.
• Collaborate with multiple lines of defense and other stakeholders.
• Help establish governance routines and risk reporting for the Global Payment Network.
• Document and refine governance documents, policies, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Risk Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Audit Readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Risk Specialist to helm risk management for the Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control organization. You will partner with business leaders to shape defense strategies, drive automated controls, and promote a proactive risk-aware culture across governance routines and reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic risk assessment, and collaboration across lines of defense, compliance, IT, and audit, with a strong focus on scalable risk