Strategic Risk Manager, ERM & Transformation

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to join Enterprise Risk Management. This role focuses on strengthening the Risk Identification Framework, collaborating with multiple business lines, and delivering executive-level risk visibility through metrics and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in risk management or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, Project Management, or Process Management.
• Experience collaborating with internal business partners across lines of defense.
• Ability to set direction, manage expectations and lead cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and enhance elements of the Risk Identification Framework.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to simplify and standardize processes.
• Leverage data and operational insights to identify core problems and solutions.
• Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line stakeholders to align strategies across business lines.
• Partner with technology, product, and data teams to implement changes.
• Design and implement risk metrics to measure framework health.
• Lead training across lines of defense to ensure adoption.
• Deliver reporting and executive-level presentations for real-time risk visibility.
• Support governance activities, controls, and audits.

Skills

Risk management

Audit

Project management

Process management

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking a strategic Risk Manager to join Enterprise Risk Management. This role focuses on strengthening the Risk Identification Framework, collaborating with multiple business lines, and delivering executive-level risk visibility through metrics and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in risk management or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced financial services environment.