Sr. Risk Manager, Controls

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Risk Manager, Controls to lead a team of 4–5 risk control advisors within Commercial Risk Control. You will oversee first-line control testing, advise on internal controls, and drive modernization via automation and AI-enabled monitoring.

You will collaborate with Commercial Line of Business leaders and governance forums, communicating risk insights with clarity and ensuring timely delivery of testing results and remediation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience.
• At least 5 years of Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance experience.
• At least 3 years testing controls in Risk, Compliance or Audit.
• At least 2 years of experience in people management.
• At least 2 years of experience automating banking processes and controls.
• Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Risk Management Certification (preferred).
• 6+ years of experience with a Governance, Risk, or Control Application (preferred).
• At least 1 year of experience implementing AI-enabled solutions (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of 4–5 risk control advisors.
• Direct and oversee first-line control testing across the Commercial Banking control portfolio.
• Partner with Commercial Line of Business stakeholders to advise on the design, implementation, and optimization of internal controls.
• Contribute to forward-looking strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing the control environment through automation, data analytics, and AI-driven monitoring solutions.
• Identify control deficiencies, recommend remediation plans, and communicate risk insights and testing results clearly to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills with a proven ability to explain complex risk concepts clearly and drive consensus across lines of defense and leadership levels.
• Driven to achieve short- and long-term goals in a fluid environment while maintaining rigorous attention to detail.

Skills

Risk management

People management

Control testing

AI integration

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

Master’s Degree

Risk Management Certification

6+ years governance, risk, or control application

1 year AI-enabled solutions experience

Job description

Sr. Risk Manager, Controls

As the Commercial Risk Control Advisor Team Lead (Senior Manager), you will lead a high-performing team of risk professionals dedicated to protecting Capital One’s Commercial Banking business. In this first-line-of-defense role, you will oversee control execution, partner directly with Commercial Line of Business leaders, and drive strategic control modernization. You will serve as both a trusted advisor on risk mitigation and a people leader committed to coaching, talent development, and embedding innovative technologies—including AI and automation—into our risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development:Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of 4–5 risk control advisors. Instill high testing standards, foster a culture of continuous learning, and drive the adoption of new risk management tools and capabilities.
• Control Testing Execution: direct and oversee first-line control testing across the Commercial Banking control portfolio, ensuring thorough evaluation, timely execution, and clear documentation of design and operational effectiveness.
• Strategic Advisory: Partner with Commercial Line of Business stakeholders to advise on the design, implementation, and optimization of both new and existing internal controls.
• Control Modernization & AI Integration: Contribute to forward-looking strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing the control environment through automation, data analytics, and AI-driven monitoring solutions.
• Risk Reporting & Governance: Identify control deficiencies, recommend effective remediation plans, and communicate risk insights and testing results clearly to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Strong Communication & Influence: Outstanding written and verbal skills with a proven ability to explain complex risk concepts clearly and drive consensus across lines of defense and leadership levels.
• Results & Execution: Driven to achieve short- and long-term goals in a fluid environment while maintaining rigorous attention to detail, quality control, and timely delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
• At least 5 years of Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance experience
• At least 3 years of experience testing controls in Risk, Compliance or Audit
• At least 2 years of experience in people management
• At least 2 years of experience automating banking processes and controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Risk Management Certification
• 6+ years of experience with a Governance, Risk, or Control Application
• At least 1 year of experience implementing AI-enabled solutions

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

• McLean, VA: $177,700 - $202,800 for Sr. Risk Manager
• Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk Manager
• Charlotte, NC: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk Manager
• Plano, TX: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk Manager

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901‑4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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