Director, Risk Management
We are currently seeking a Director to join the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) organization to support our efforts to transform Risk Management, including reimagining methodology design, process execution, risk metrics strategy, and technology enablement in a world of agentic AI. The Director will have the opportunity to apply risk management and analytical skills to some of our highest profile Risk Management projects, including implementing solutions to ensure Capital One’s continued stability and success. This includes bringing unique perspectives and experiences to help us be rigorous, curious, and creative, as well as enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic risk profile in order to deliver superior products while also protecting our customers.
Additionally, this role is expected to develop key governance analysis and reporting for Senior Management.
This leader must be able to effectively communicate and influence partners across the company and across multiple levels of the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, process/project management capability, and results driven competencies are essential to succeeding in this role. This individual should feel comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative information and can move from the gray area to grounded recommendation in an organized and transparent manner.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Identify opportunities to improve our Risk Management processes and execute well-managed change to strategies, methodologies, governance, and reporting elements
Synthesize and elevate information to executive levels
Leverage data, metrics, and analysis to create a comprehensive approach to monitoring our process improvement strategies as they move through the organization
Cultivate data sources to feed metrics/reporting; clearly define intent/requirements for creation and ongoing enhancements of an enterprise risk metric system of record
Perform and support detailed validation data analysis to include trending, problem identification, and development/completion of remediation plans
Consult on analysis and reporting outcomes to observe trends and provide insights on changes to the Companys risk environments
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders across multiple organizations to achieve objectives
Play a key role in contributing to the effective design and delivery of our risk management framework
Demonstrate problem-solving and analysis skills with attention to detail
Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels of the organization
Actively support internal and external audits and exams
Stay abreast of the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to Capital One
Balance multiple priorities to help drive business value and support team objectives, while managing tasks and activities related to risk management initiatives in a well-managed capacity
Lead a team of professionals to advise and consult key stakeholders to drive effective risk identification, assessment, and disposition.
Set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams
Foster an environment of trust, collaboration & belonging while leading a team of risk managers
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or military experience
At least 4 years of Financial Services experience
At least 6 years of Risk Management experience
At least 2 years of People Management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree
8+ years of Financial Services risk management experience
7+ years of experience in Project or Process Management
5+ years of internal strategy or management consulting experience leading cross functional financial services projects and programs
5+ years of people management experience
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Risk Management
McLean, VA: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Risk Management
Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Risk Management
Riverwoods, IL: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Risk Management
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidates offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.