Strategic Enterprise Risk Manager | Data-Driven Leader

ITSMF; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Risk Manager for Enterprise Risk Management to help safeguard the bank’s operations and customers. The role emphasizes risk governance, measurement, and collaboration across lines of defense.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, analyze data to identify root problems, and partner with technology, product, and data teams to implement updates that strengthen risk controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience is required.
• At least 3 years of risk management experience.
• Experience with controls development, management, testing, and reporting is preferred.
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify and standardize risk processes.
• Use data analysis and insights to identify core problems and solutions.
• Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line stakeholders to align strategies.
• Partner with tech, product, and data teams to implement updates.
• Design and implement risk metrics to measure framework health.
• Lead training across lines of defense for consistent adoption.
• Establish guidance to ensure consistent execution across units.
• Deliver reporting and executive-level risk visibility.
• Develop practical solutions to improve risk management via data and tech.
• Participate in special projects for the team as needed.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Controls testing

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Tools

Governance, Risk, and Compliance software

Job description

Capital One in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Risk Manager for Enterprise Risk Management to help safeguard the bank’s operations and customers. The role emphasizes risk governance, measurement, and collaboration across lines of defense.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, analyze data to identify root problems, and partner with technology, product, and data teams to implement updates that strengthen risk controls.