Capital One Financial Corporation

Principal Analyst, Capital Markets & Risks

Capital One Financial Corporation$131K — $149K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • 3+ years in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, or Audit
  • 4+ years in Auditing and Control Evaluations preferred
  • 3+ years in SOX controls at a Big Four Accounting Firm preferred
  • Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead risk management processes across lines of business
  • Communicate identified risks and remediation plans to stakeholders
  • Collaborate on investigations and root cause analyses
  • Facilitate Process Level Risk Assessments
  • Provide risk advisory for major projects
  • Partner with business teams and oversight units for tailored risk support
  • Support Regulatory Change Management cross-functionally
  • Assess control changes for technology and business transformation
  • Capture and report control performance metrics
  • Interpret risk information for senior leadership
  • Develop knowledge of compliance and risk management practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial support programs
  • Incentive compensation opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Inclusive workplace culture
Full Job Description
Principal Analyst, Capital Markets & Risks

A successful candidate for this role will have strong critical thinking and analytical skills, be a proactive problem solver with the ability to operate in white space, and have strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex topics both orally and written to a wide variety of audiences. The candidate should be a well-organized, self-starter who is comfortable functioning autonomously, taking end-to-end ownership of work streams, ensuring all deliverables are completed timely, and leveraging their subject matter knowledge to synthesize all available information to influence our partners to make grounded, risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead one or more lines of business through our robust approach to risk management including scoping, risk assessment, control design, testing, deficiency analysis, reporting and quarterly certifications.

  • Liaise between business process performers, risk offices, internal auditors, external auditors and accountable executives and communicate identified risks or issues and recommended remediation actions to these stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with partner teams on issues and events investigation, root cause analysis and suggested remediation actions for teams/programs supported and provide guidance in remediating process breakdowns through problem solving and connecting the dots to engage proper stakeholders.

  • Support and facilitate Process Level Risk Assessments across business partner teams.

  • Provide risk advisory support for major projects and initiatives across one or more lines of business and horizontally across Finance.

  • Partner closely with 1st line business teams (Controllers, Card, etc.) as well as 2nd line oversight (e.g. Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management and Corporate Compliance teams) to provide tailored risk support for various initiatives and projects.

  • Support the Regulatory Change Management process cross-functionally, ensuring proper socialization and careful consideration has been given to applicability and potential impacts.

  • Support technology and business transformation, including assessing potential control changes that may be required to enhance our financial reporting and risk management practices.

  • Perform analysis, capture and report control performance metrics and assist in preparing quarterly stakeholder reporting.

  • Interpret and communicate program and control information to senior leadership, including identified risks or issues and recommended remediation.

  • Develop a high level of knowledge around reporting compliance, risk management, and evolving industry changes and understand the broader context of implication of reporting risks affecting the company.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience

  • At least 3 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Audit, or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in Auditing and Control Evaluations

  • 3+ years of experience in SOX controls at a Big Four Accounting Firm

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent certification

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.

McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Principal Analyst, Capital Mkts & Risk










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.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Chevy Chase Bank is the greater Washington region's largest locally-owned banking institution providing a complete array of financial products and services to consumers and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has approximately 250 branches and over 1,000 ATMs, more than anyone else in the greater Washington market. Chevy Chase Bank currently has over $16 billion in assets and services over 1 million customers. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com.

Capital One Financial Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Capital One Financial Corporation, a leader in the financial services industry, where innovation meets purpose-driven leadership. As one of the most forward-thinking companies in banking, Capital One is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career with a myriad of job opportunities in various fields.

Work You’ll Do

At Capital One, we are committed to excellence and setting our team members up for success. By joining our dynamic team, you will engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference. From developing cutting-edge technology to crafting personalized financial solutions, every position at Capital One is geared towards redefining the future of banking.

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Capital One is deeply invested in the growth and development of its employees. With robust training programs, mentorship, and resources for professional enhancement, we ensure that your career trajectory aligns with your personal and professional goals. Whether it’s rising through the ranks or switching tracks via internal job opportunities, your growth is our priority.

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For those starting their journey, Capital One offers enriching internship programs that provide a glimpse into the culture and work ethic that drives our success. Interns gain hands-on experience, valuable insights, and the opportunity to network with leaders across the company. For seasoned professionals, we offer positions that challenge your expertise while encouraging balance and innovation.

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Learn more about Capital One Financial Corporation
Size
51,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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