Director, Risk Advisory – Global Payment Network

Capital One

. Establish and implement the risk management advisory function within a Global Payment Network scheme, such as PULSE, Discover Network, or Diners Club International .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $187,300 - $235,100 per yearWebsite

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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 standards and operational resilience. Proven ability to lead teams, provide strategic advice to executive leadership, and develop comprehensive risk management frameworks.

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Risk Management AdvisoryRegulatory CompliancePeople ManagementData-Driven Risk AnalysisPayments Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance AdvisoryOperational ResilienceRisk AnalysisRegulatory StandardsBusiness Process DevelopmentData AnalysisExecutive ReportingRisk-Based HypothesesNetwork Business Processes

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationInfluencingCommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Business Continuity ProfessionalCertified in Risk and Information Systems ControlCertified Information Security Manager

Industry Keywords

Global Payment NetworkConsumer Financial ServicesPayment Card Industry ComplianceOCC Payment Systems GuidanceNISTFirst Line of DefenseSecond Line of DefenseMerchant ServicesRegulatory ExaminationCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and implement the risk management advisory function within a Global Payment Network scheme, such as PULSE, Discover Network, or Diners Club International
Deliver risk and compliance advice for business processes worldwide
Serve as a subject matter expert for critical areas within a Global Payment Network scheme
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 recognize network payments, emerging, and external risks
Maintain expertise in the payments industry and applicable global laws and regulations
Ensure compliance requirements are applied to business expansions, new products, downstream entities, card-acceptance opportunities, global markets, and new products
Build relationships across Compliance, Legal, Audit, and other lines of defense
Coach and develop direct reports and extended team members
Support regulatory examination 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
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related analytical field
Proven experience in a first or second Line of Defense risk management role
Deep familiarity with US and international operational resilience and risk management regulatory standards, such as OCC Payment Systems Guidance, Payment Card Industry Compliance, and NIST
Preferred certifications/designations: Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP/MBCP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other operational risk or resilience designations
Experience leading data-driven risk analyses, building risk-based hypotheses, and translating complex technical data into clear, narrative-driven executive reports
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support for this position

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