Senior TPRM & Operational Risk Strategist

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Principal Associate for Operational Risk Management in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM). The role drives framework strategy, ensures rigorous risk practices, and partners across functions to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

The position emphasizes governance, policy adherence, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities spanning audits, risk assessments, and international applicability of TPRM requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Third-Party Risk Management, Compliance, or Audit within a financial institution or regulated industry.
• 2+ years of experience in process management governance.
• 4+ years in a dedicated TPRM role focusing on risk framework, governance and policy.
• 3+ years in Process Management or Project Management, with strong risk workflow optimization.
• Proven track record of leading risk remediation and interactions with internal audit or regulatory examiners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support Framework and Policy Governance across the full lifecycle.
• Drive Risk Oversight Programs including annual Self-Assessment and Process Criticality Assessments.
• Act as Internal SME on TPRM requirement applicability for business and partner risk assessments.
• Manage end-to-end remediation of TPRM-related risk issues.
• Maintain TPRM Taxonomies and Diagnostics for consistency across the enterprise.
• Support audits and regulatory exams as a key partner.
• Ensure rigorous requirement fulfillment and annual attestations.
• Serve as the primary contact for international TPRM requirements.

Skills

Operational risk management

Third-party risk

Compliance

Audit

Process governance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Capital One seeks a Principal Associate for Operational Risk Management in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM). The role drives framework strategy, ensures rigorous risk practices, and partners across functions to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

The position emphasizes governance, policy adherence, and cross-functional collaboration, with responsibilities spanning audits, risk assessments, and international applicability of TPRM requirements.