Senior Risk Strategy & Controls Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Inclusive benefits package

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate in the CFRM Risk Office to apply rigorous analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and proactive process management across risk assessments, audits, and reporting. You will counsel leaders, drive execution, and report on governance trends while partnering with multiple business units.

The role emphasizes collaboration with CFRM Risk Advisors and other risk professionals, leveraging AI-powered tools to optimize controls and drive BAU improvements

Qualifications

• Understanding of banking activities and the three lines of defense framework.
• Proactive self-starter who anticipates what is coming next to drive both Business As Usual execution and continuous improvements.
• Critical and analytical thinker with an aptitude for synthesizing complex issues into a clear and concise summary.
• Strong process management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Experience using AI-powered tools or automation to drive process efficiencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear presentation materials and provide counsel to business partners.
• Independent problem-solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to establish credibility, trust, and support within all levels of the organization.
• Willing to learn, adapts easily to change, and confident with diverse thinking.
• Knowledge and experience using Google Workspace (e.g., Sheets, Slides, Docs).

Responsibilities

• Understand CFRM's strategy and contribute to its evolution over time
• understand how CFRM executes its responsibilities and help CFRM effectively communicate those activities
• Assist in managing engagements, including internal audits (from the side of the Auditee) impacting CFRM
• Assist in facilitating risk assessments and related activities (Critical Business Process Identification, Process Level Assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Control Testing, etc), providing counsel, advice, challenge, and driving outcomes
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to business partners on implementing control enhancements to elevate risk controls
• Build an understanding of the changing regulatory environment, analyze business environment trends, and evaluate their impacts to overall Risk Management within CFRM
• Leverage industry benchmarking, AI-powered tools, and best practices to automate workflows and drive continuous process improvements across Business as Usual (BAU) operations
• Analyze data to proactively identify risks, trends, and process management improvements
• Oversee issue management by monitoring issue remediation, tracking, and closure across CFRM governance processes
• Effectively collaborate with CFRM Risk Advisors, business stakeholders, and other risk management professionals across all three lines of defense (e.g., Business Risk Office Partners; Audit; Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)) through various risk programs and engagements
• Assist in execution of special projects and engagements in collaboration with the overall Risk Management Team and Leadership

Skills

Understanding of banking activities

Defence framework

Proactive self-starter

Critical and analytical thinker

Process management

Communication skills

Independent problem-solver

Adaptability

Google Workspace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate in the CFRM Risk Office to apply rigorous analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and proactive process management across risk assessments, audits, and reporting. You will counsel leaders, drive execution, and report on governance trends while partnering with multiple business units.

The role emphasizes collaboration with CFRM Risk Advisors and other risk professionals, leveraging AI-powered tools to optimize controls and drive BAU improvements