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Vertical Risk Manager: Card Risk

Capital One senior full-time

Salary

$151,900 - $173,400 per year

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Description

We enable our Card business to innovate and deliver exceptional products and services in a well-managed risk ecosystem while ensuring we keep our promises to customers.

As a Vertical Risk Manager at Capital One you’ll be responsible for working with business partners to identify and mitigate potential risks to Capital One. Risk Managers at Capital One are the front line of defense to ensure our Company remains stable and profitable.

Risk Managers lead, advise and innovate on top transformational initiatives across the businesses in the first line of defense and are responsible for working with business partners to identify and mitigate potential risks to Capital One. You will collaborate with a team of risk managers responsible for working across the enterprise to develop and implement cutting edge risk solutions to ensure Capital One’s continued growth and success.

Risk Managers have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to partner with Executives and their teams to identify potential risks in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded.

Responsibilities:

  • Consult on risk to business partners providing advice and guidance as required
  • Serve as a liaison, interfacing with business partners, Tech, and other assurance functions, such as legal, compliance to drive meaningful reductions in risk
  • Effectively challenge business partners, 2nd line functions and 3rd line
  • Lead/support regulatory exams and audits
  • Synthesize data and reporting; perform analysis and bring valuable proactive business insights
  • Drive and deliver results and improvements in line with the business’ well managed and risk agendas
  • Stay current on the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to the businesses
  • Collaborate effectively across multiple levels and organizations
  • Lead or strategically advise on risk assessments
  • Is a thought leader in providing guidance to businesses and supporting functions in implementing risk management practices
  • Identify broader needs and lead problem solving using risk forums to influence change and continuous improvement of risk management practices
  • Set direction, manages expectations and influence cross-functional teams

Here’s what we’re looking for in an ideal teammate:

  • You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business, its processes and platforms, risks and control environment.
  • You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.
  • You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
  • You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious.
  • You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives.
  • You do the right thing and lead by example.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  • At least 4 years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or first or second line Risk Management experience
  • At least 3 years of Project or Process Management experience
  • At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
  • 5+ years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or first or second line Risk Management experience
  • 3+ years of experience in reporting and analyzing data
  • Professional certifications within risk management and/or assurance
  • PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are: McLean, VA: $151,900 - $173,400 for Risk Manager Richmond, VA: $138,100 - $157,700 for Risk Manager Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI).

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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