Strategic Compliance Testing Leader

Capital One; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 162,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Compliance Testing Sr. Manager to lead a multi-tiered team and drive testing across the enterprise, partnering with data teams and business areas. You will influence testing strategy, ensure timely execution, and report findings to executives.

The role requires deep regulatory expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to leverage technology to expand testing coverage while delivering high-value results.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience at a financial institution in Compliance Testing, Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring, or Audit.
• At least 5 years of people management experience or experience leading teams or projects.
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate degree
• 6+ years of people management experience, including leading a multi-team organization
• Extensive knowledge or experience with consumer regulations and related business processes
• Superb verbal and written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to communicate complex analysis in a clear and concise manner and create senior level reports
• Compliance related certifications (CRCM) or similar certification
• Experiences engaging with analytics, products, and technology teams to lead intent
• Experience scripting in Python and SQL (e.g. to test full populations for key attributes)

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-tiered Compliance Testing Team across the Capital One Enterprise, piloting new testing methodologies and collaborating with data teams to refine testing innovations.
• Assist with the development, management, and execution of Compliance Testing calendars, data scripts, and methodologies.
• Align resources to ensure timely and accurate test execution; ensure teams have tools, training, and access to information.
• Support strategic transformation to deepen testing breadth through technology solutions and process/tool reviews.
• Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Compliance Advisors, Test Leads, Data Teams, and Business Areas.
• Elevate substantive issues arising in testing to senior management.
• Communicate test results and changes in testing procedures or processes.
• Create and provide result reports to Accountable Executives, Senior Compliance Officers, and the CCO.
• Oversee and manage responses for testing-related audits or exams.

Skills

Leadership

Python

SQL

Compliance Testing

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Capital One seeks a Compliance Testing Sr. Manager to lead a multi-tiered team and drive testing across the enterprise, partnering with data teams and business areas. You will influence testing strategy, ensure timely execution, and report findings to executives.

The role requires deep regulatory expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to leverage technology to expand testing coverage while delivering high-value results.