Strategic Risk Manager, ERM & Framework Transformation

Capital One; Illinois; On-site; USD 138,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a strategic Risk Manager within Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to strengthen the Risk Identification Framework and drive cross-functional initiatives. You will translate complex problems into actionable recommendations and deliver executive-level risk visibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with 1st/2nd lines, data-driven insights, and risk governance across business lines, with opportunities to influence modernization efforts and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, Project Management, or Process Management.
• 5+ years of experience partnering with internal business partners.

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

Risk Management

Audit

Project Management

Process Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a strategic Risk Manager within Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to strengthen the Risk Identification Framework and drive cross-functional initiatives. You will translate complex problems into actionable recommendations and deliver executive-level risk visibility.

The role emphasizes collaboration with 1st/2nd lines, data-driven insights, and risk governance across business lines, with opportunities to influence modernization efforts and regulatory readiness.