Strategic ERM Risk Leader

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

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to join our Enterprise Risk Management team in McLean, Virginia. You will work with executives to identify and mitigate risks and help modernize risk processes and frameworks.

This role requires strong problem solving, storytelling and communication skills, plus the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, develop risk metrics and deliver executive reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• At least 5 years in Risk Management, Audit, Project Management, or Process Management.
• At least 5 years supporting, partnering with internal business partners.
• Preferred: 6+ years Risk Management.
• Preferred: 3+ years Financial Services Risk Management.
• Ability to set direction and lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and enhance foundational elements of the Risk Identification Framework, aligning capabilities with broader strategic objectives and transformation efforts
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify and standardize Risk Identification processes
• Leverage data analysis and operational insights to identify core problems and formulate effective solutions
• Collaborate with 1st Line and 2nd Line stakeholders to align strategies and ensure consistent execution across business lines
• Partner with technology, product, and data teams to implement required system and process updates
• Design and implement risk metrics to measure framework effectiveness and process health
• Lead training across lines of defense to ensure consistent adoption and execution
• Establish and manage guidance to ensure consistent execution across business lines
• Deliver reporting and executive-level presentations that provide leadership with real-time risk visibility
• Fulfill audit and regulatory exam requests, and other ad-hoc deliverables
• Support general governance activities, including controls, and issues

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to join our Enterprise Risk Management team in McLean, Virginia. You will work with executives to identify and mitigate risks and help modernize risk processes and frameworks.

This role requires strong problem solving, storytelling and communication skills, plus the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, develop risk metrics and deliver executive reports.