Principal Associate, Risk and Advisory

Capital One

. Serve as a trusted risk advisor for Capital One's Global Payments Network (GPN) Tech within the Tech and Product Risk organization .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $119,400 - $163,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Technology Risk Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while driving strategic conversations and continuous improvement within technology environments.

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Technology Risk ManagementGovernance, Risk, And Compliance (GRC)Risk AssessmentProject ManagementData Visualization

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Hard Skills

Technology AuditingSystem Risk ManagementResilience EngineeringChaos EngineeringRisk ReportingRisk AnalyticsRisk IdentificationRisk MitigationProcess ManagementPayment Network Processing

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsExecutive PresenceExceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Data AnalysisRisk Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACRISCCISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesGlobal Payments NetworkThree Lines Of Defense ModelOperational Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted risk advisor for Capital One's Global Payments Network (GPN) Tech within the Tech and Product Risk organization
Manage inherent risks across the expanding technology footprint
Collaborate with GPN Tech and broader risk partners to establish risk governance, implement best practices, and deliver well-managed outcomes
Lead and drive strategic risk conversations with GPN Tech teams
Govern and support risk objects throughout their entire lifecycle
Drive risk identification and mitigation across GPN Tech teams
Lead, facilitate, and contribute to discussions identifying, assessing, managing, and reporting critical risk-related issues
Apply continuous improvement to review and challenge GPN Tech risk objects
Develop adaptable, fit-for-purpose solutions with stakeholders
Collaborate with the extended Risk Guides team to streamline processes and remove complexity
Provide tailored risk advice, constructive challenge, and guidance to GPN Tech stakeholders
Communicate key messages and progress on action items, delivering timely risk input, context, and reporting
Maintain current technical expertise across relevant risk domains and industry standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
At least 3 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, technology auditing, system risk management, technology risk assessment, resilience engineering, chaos engineering, or site reliability engineering, or a combination
At least 2 years of experience in project management, risk program oversight, or process management
At least 2 years of experience in Technology Risk Management, Financial Services, or Payment Network Processing
At least 2 years of experience collaborating with and supporting key internal stakeholders
Deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) within technology environments
Proven hands-on experience managing risk in large-scale organizations
Strong organizational skills and executive presence
Exposure to operational GPN Tech management and governance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in data visualization, analysis, and reporting
Knowledge of Risk Assessment, Three Lines of Defense model, and risk reporting and analytics
Relevant industry certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM are preferred
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support

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 accommodation support