Principal Risk Specialist, Compliance Governance Analyst

The Compliance Governance, Oversight and Validation (CGOV) team within Compliance & Ethics at Capital One is seeking a collaborative, analytically-focused risk management professional to support well-managed governance processes and protocols. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to carry out key governance activities, collecting and analyzing data, and implementing process improvements. The position offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders by tracking audit commitments, assessing risks, and promoting innovative, AI-driven workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Compliance Processes and Governance: Develop, coordinate, and mature internal processes and program governance to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
• Establish and Manage Engagement Structures: Set up and maintain milestone meetings, communication channels, and meeting minutes for effective collaboration.
• Resolve Impediments and Support Compliance Organizational Priorities: Resolve or escalate impediments to deliver on top priorities in a timely manner.
• Audit/Exam Support: Assist with Compliance-related audits and exams, track requests, timelines, and progress.
• Dashboard Governance: Manage intake requests for new or decommissioned Compliance dashboards.
• Facilitate Reporting and Analytics: Support gathering insights, prepare written reports, and deliver oral presentations.
• Stakeholder Communication & Change Management: Communicate assessment results and process outcomes to leadership.
• Documentation: Support C&E Policies, Standards, and Procedures (PSP) governance and create job aids.
• Information Management and Business Continuity: Provide support to Business Area Information Management (BAIM) and Business Continuity Planning.
• Tool Advocacy: Leverage and integrate AI tools into daily workflows.
• Monitoring & Quality Assurance: Design and implement monitoring and quality assurance activities.
• Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional project teams.

Ideal Candidates:

• Critical thinkers who understand the business, regulatory, process, risk, and control environment.
• Foster an environment that promotes trust and belonging.
• Possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• Develop collaborative relationships within and outside the immediate team.
• Do the right thing and lead by example.
• Communicate clearly and compellingly to influence individuals at all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 4 years of Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management experience.
• At least 2 years of Financial Services experience.
• At least 2 years of experience using Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in Project Management, Process Management, or Relationship Management.
• Process Management, Project Management, or Risk Management Certification.
• Proficient in using query and data visualization tools (Tableau).
• Experience using AI tools (Gemini, Workspace Studio, Gemini Notebook, etc.).

Salary Information:

• McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Risk Specialist
• Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist

Benefits: Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.