Director, Risk Management

Capital One

. Identify opportunities to improve Risk Management processes and execute change to strategies, methodologies, governance, and reporting .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $187,300 - $235,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management processes, including the ability to analyze data and metrics for process improvement, while effectively leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders across financial services. Proficient in managing multiple priorities and adapting to regulatory changes.

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Risk ManagementData AnalysisPeople ManagementFinancial Services ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentProcess ImprovementData ValidationGovernanceReportingTrend AnalysisRemediation PlanningMetrics DevelopmentAudit Support

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationTrust BuildingStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceEnterprise Risk ManagementInternal Strategy ConsultingCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify opportunities to improve Risk Management processes and execute change to strategies, methodologies, governance, and reporting
Synthesize and elevate information to executive levels
Leverage data, metrics, and analysis to monitor process improvement strategies
Cultivate data sources for metrics and reporting and define requirements for an enterprise risk metric system of record
Perform and support detailed validation data analysis, including trending, problem identification, and remediation plans
Consult on analysis and reporting outcomes to identify trends and provide insights into changes in the Company’s risk environments
Collaborate with stakeholders and leaders across multiple organizations
Contribute to the design and delivery of the risk management framework
Support internal and external audits and examinations
Monitor the changing regulatory environment and understand impacts to Capital One
Manage multiple priorities and risk management initiatives
Lead a team of professionals advising and consulting key stakeholders on risk identification, assessment, and disposition
Set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams
Foster trust, collaboration, and belonging while leading a team of risk managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 4 years of Financial Services experience
At least 6 years of Risk Management experience
At least 2 years of People Management experience
Preferred: Masters Degree
Preferred: 8+ years of Financial Services risk management experience
Preferred: 7+ years of Project or Process Management experience
Preferred: 5+ years of internal strategy or management consulting experience leading cross-functional financial services projects and programs
Preferred: 5+ years of people management experience
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization 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
Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination
Reasonable workplace accommodations
Drug-free workplace