Strategic Risk & Controls Leader, Global Payments

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Risk Manager for the Global Payment Network. You will lead a controls advisory program, bridge risk and business, and guide modernization efforts across the control environment.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and strong judgment to influence leaders. Candidates should have extensive risk management and cross-functional project experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of risk management experience with controls creation, testing and design best practices.
• 5+ years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to efficiently mitigate risk and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for controls-related projects and inquiries to provide expert advice on new control builds and modernization of existing controls.
• Drive initiatives to automate and improve control processes where appropriate.
• Develop a scalable controls advisory function and framework to support the GPN business.
• Ensure alignment of first-line controls with regulations, risks, internal policies and industry best practices.
• Partner with second and third lines of defense for a cohesive control environment.
• Provide oversight to embed controls governance in day-to-day operations across lines of defense.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the defense lines.

Skills

Risk management

Controls design & testing

Stakeholder management

AI risk tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Risk Manager for the Global Payment Network. You will lead a controls advisory program, bridge risk and business, and guide modernization efforts across the control environment.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, collaboration, and strong judgment to influence leaders. Candidates should have extensive risk management and cross-functional project experience in financial services.