Director, Risk Advisory – Global Payment Network

Capital One

. Perform a key risk management role for Capital One’s network and merchant businesses .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $187,300 - $256,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and compliance within the payments industry, with a strong focus on regulatory requirements and business process alignment. Proven ability to lead teams, educate stakeholders, and analyze complex data to inform risk strategies.

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Risk Management ExperienceRegulatory Compliance ExpertisePeople Management SkillsData-Driven Risk AnalysisPayments Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance AdvisoryRegulatory AnalysisData AnalysisRisk AssessmentBusiness Process DevelopmentRisk Framework ImplementationOperational ResilienceRisk-Based Hypothesis BuildingExecutive Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingInfluencingCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CBCPMBCPCRISCCISM

Industry Keywords

Payments IndustryConsumer Financial ServicesOCC Payment Systems GuidancePayment Card Industry ComplianceNISTEnterprise Risk ManagementFirst Line of DefenseSecond Line of DefenseGlobal MarketsRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a key risk management role for Capital One’s network and merchant businesses
Establish and implement the risk management advisory function within a global payment network scheme
Deliver risk and compliance advice for business processes worldwide
Serve as a subject matter expert for critical areas within a network scheme and align the business with Capital One’s enterprise risk management framework
Collaborate with first- and second-line functions to analyze the risk management program framework and its applicability to network and merchant services
Educate and influence risk management colleagues and leaders regarding specialized considerations
Provide advice and challenge on risks affecting network and merchant businesses
Advise business leaders on regulatory requirements, policies, and industry standards
Develop expert-level understanding of end-to-end network and merchant business processes worldwide
Identify trends in business data and assess network payments risks, including emerging and external risks
Maintain expertise in payments industry practices and applicable global laws and regulations
Ensure compliance requirements are applied to business expansions, new products, downstream entities, card acceptance opportunities, and global markets
Develop relationships across Compliance, Legal, Audit, and other lines of defense
Coach and develop direct reports and extended team members
Support regulatory exam and engagement preparation and delivery
Manage, develop, and coach a Risk Advisory Team
Participate in reporting activities to business and Risk Management leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 8 years of legal, compliance, or risk management experience OR at least 8 years of regulatory experience in consumer financial services or payments industry
At least 4 years of experience in people management
At least 4 years of experience consulting with and presenting to executive leadership
No new employment authorization sponsorship or immigration-related support available
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related analytical field
Preferred: Proven experience in a first or second Line of Defense risk management role
Preferred: Familiarity with US and international operational resilience and risk management regulatory standards, including OCC Payment Systems Guidance, Payment Card Industry Compliance, and NIST
Preferred: CBCP/MBCP, CRISC, CISM, or other operational risk or resilience designations
Preferred: Experience leading data-driven risk analyses, building risk-based hypotheses, and translating complex technical data into executive reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them