Strategic Risk Management Leader

Capital One National Association; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Director of Risk Management to lead enterprise risk initiatives, reimagining methodologies, governance, and metrics with an emphasis on data-driven decision making. The role requires steering cross-functional teams, communicating with Senior Management, and ensuring resilience across risk domains.

The candidate will develop governance analyses, support audits, and stay ahead of regulatory changes while balancing multiple priorities to drive business value and protect

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• At least 6 years of Risk Management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of People Management experience.
• Financial services background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve Risk Management processes and implement changes.
• Synthesize information for executive-level oversight.
• Leverage data and metrics to monitor process improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver risk frameworks.
• Support audits, regulatory updates, and governance reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Tools

Governance reporting tools

Risk metrics systems

Job description

Capital One seeks a Director of Risk Management to lead enterprise risk initiatives, reimagining methodologies, governance, and metrics with an emphasis on data-driven decision making. The role requires steering cross-functional teams, communicating with Senior Management, and ensuring resilience across risk domains.

The candidate will develop governance analyses, support audits, and stay ahead of regulatory changes while balancing multiple priorities to drive business value and protect