Capital One Financial Corporation

Sr. Risk Associate - Modeling and Advanced Data Insights

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  • At least 2 years of Process Improvement experience
  • At least 2 years of Project Management or Risk Management experience
  • At least 2 years of Tableau software experience
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in both Process Improvement and Project Management or Risk Management

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage MADI processes and documentation
  • Develop creative visual solutions using project management tools
  • Identify inefficiencies and create actionable improvement recommendations
  • Assist in developing key performance indicators for operational excellence
  • Support the development of project plans for cross-functional teams
  • Provide visibility into delivery targets and progress for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive health benefits
  • Financial and other wellness benefits
  • Inclusive benefits that support total well-being
  • Eligibility varies based on employment status and management level
Full Job Description
Sr. Risk Associate - Modeling and Advanced Data Insights

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Modeling and Advanced Data Insights (MADI) team is on a journey to modernize the way Capital One identifies potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and human trafficking through the use of advanced analytic techniques, statistics, and machine learning models.

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Senior Risk Associate to support MADI horizontal program management routines by championing continuous improvement and standardizing processes. The successful candidate will leverage data to tell compelling stories through dashboards and other visualization tactics.

Senior Risk Associates at Capital One are highly motivated professionals with excellent project management, and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure and the opportunity to work with stakeholder groups and leadership to create and implement innovative solutions that capitalize on opportunities, and drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain well-managed MADI processes by ensuring MADI Site, department distro lists, and shared drive best practices reflect accurate information.

  • Develop and maintain creative visual solutions using Jira data and project management tools.

  • Identify day-to-day inefficiencies, conduct root cause analyses, and create actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

  • Assist in developing and maintaining reporting key performance indicators to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Develop knowledge of Agile, Project Management, and Risk Management processes while supporting teams.

  • Support the development and maintenance of project plans for cross-functional teams, ensuring work is planned appropriately to mitigate risk and meet delivery deadlines.

  • Provide visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and ongoing progress to key stakeholders.

The Successful Candidate

  • Communication & Partnership: Possesses outstanding communication skills, essential for collaborating with and influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels.

  • Influence Without Authority: Effectively drives efforts and cross-functional work delivery through partnering teams.

  • Problem-Solver: Demonstrates curiosity and a structured approach to solving problems, to push deliverables forward.

  • Strategic Thinker: Considers end-to-end impacts (the "big picture") in process improvement and decision-making.

  • Action-Oriented: Takes ownership, iterates quickly on deliverables, and effectively prioritizes efforts against key milestones.

  • Technologically Adept: Comfortable navigating complex enterprise technology systems, data sets, and project tracking tools.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

  • At least 2 years of Process Improvement experience

  • At least 2 years of Project Management or Risk Management experience

  • At least 2 years of Tableau software experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor27s degree

  • 3+ years of Process Improvement experience

  • 3+years of Project Management or Risk Management experience

  • 3+ years of experience of Tableau and Structured Query Language (SQL)

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: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Risk AssociateRichmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Risk Associate


Wilmington, DE: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Risk Associate









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 candidate27s 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

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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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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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