Director, Risk Advisory – Global Payment Network

Capital One

. Establish and implement the risk management advisory function within a global payment network scheme .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $187,300 - $235,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level understanding of risk management and compliance within the payments industry, with a focus on regulatory standards and operational resilience. Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and deliver data-driven insights to executive leadership.

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Risk Management AdvisoryRegulatory CompliancePeople ManagementPayments Industry ExpertiseData-Driven Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance AdvisoryOperational ResilienceRisk AnalysisRegulatory StandardsBusiness Process DevelopmentExecutive ReportingData Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationInfluencingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Payments IndustryConsumer Financial ServicesOCC Payment Systems GuidancePayment Card Industry ComplianceNISTFirst Line of DefenseSecond Line of Defense

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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 on nuanced or specialized considerations
Provide advice and challenge on risks impacting 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, emerging, and external risks
Maintain subject matter expertise in payments industry laws and regulations
Ensure compliance requirements are applied to business expansions and new products
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
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: Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related analytical field
Preferred: Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP/MBCP)
Preferred: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Preferred: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Preferred: 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 provide immigration-related support for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable workplace accommodations
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination commitment
Drug-free workplace