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Senior Risk Specialist, Compliance Governance Analyst

Capital One senior full-time

Salary

$96,500 - $110,100 per year

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Description

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 analysing data, and implementing process improvements. The position offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders by implementing and supporting Compliance Management Program methodologies, assessing risks, and serving as an ambassador for innovative, AI-driven workflows.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate Compliance Processes and Governance: Develop, coordinate, and mature internal processes and program governance.
  • Establish and Manage Engagement Structures: Set up and maintain milestone meetings, folder organisation, communication channels, and meeting minutes.
  • Resolve Impediments and Support Compliance Organisational Priorities: Resolve or escalate impediments to deliver on top priorities.
  • Audit/Exam Support: Assist with Compliance-related audits and exams, engage in pre-planning, prepare and distribute status reports.
  • Dashboard Governance: Manage intake requests for new or decommissioned Compliance dashboards.
  • Facilitate Reporting and Analytics: Support the gathering of insights and data, prepare written reports, and deliver oral presentations.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Change Management: Communicate assessment results, process outcomes, and issue management to leadership.
  • Documentation: Support C&E Policies, Standards, and Procedures (PSP) governance and create job aids.
  • Tool Advocacy: Leverage and integrate AI tools into daily workflows.
  • Monitoring & Quality Assurance: Design, implement, and execute monitoring and quality assurance activities.
  • Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional project teams.

Ideal Candidates:

  • Critical thinkers who seek to understand the business, regulatory, process, risk, and control environment.
  • Use data analysis to drive insights and propose solutions.
  • Foster an environment that promotes trust and belonging.
  • Possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
  • Develop collaborative relationships within and outside of the immediate team.
  • Do the right thing and lead by example.
  • Communicate in a clear and compelling way to influence individuals at all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
  • At least 3 years of Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management experience.
  • At least 1 year of Financial Services experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience using Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Project Management, Process Management, or Relationship Management.
  • Process Management, Project Management, or Risk Management Certification.
  • Proficient in the use of query and data visualisation tools (Tableau).
  • Experience using AI tools (Gemini, Workspace Studio, Gemini Notebook, etc.).

Salary Information:

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

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

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