Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Capital One

. Lead the strategic transformation of Risk Management .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $238,700 - $297,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management transformation, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance processes and governance. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor associates, and effectively communicate with senior leadership in a highly regulated financial services environment.

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Risk Management ExperienceFinancial Services ExperiencePeople Management ExperienceStrategic Leadership SkillsRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Risk Management FrameworksData AnalysisProcess ImprovementQuantitative AnalysisQualitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Regulatory LandscapeFederal Banking RegulatorsGovernanceStakeholder EngagementDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic transformation of Risk Management
Identify opportunities to improve Risk Management processes and execute change across strategies, methodologies, governance, and reporting
Synthesize and elevate information to executive levels
Use data, metrics, and analysis to monitor process-improvement strategies
Manage ambiguity and drive clarity among teams, partners, and stakeholders
Craft storylines communicating findings, insights, and recommendations
Liaise directly with senior leadership to drive organizational action
Develop and maintain relationships with business leaders to improve go-to-market decision-making
Manage, mentor, and support less experienced associates
Help lead internal initiatives including recruiting, staffing, diversity and inclusion, and social activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or military experience
At least 5 years of risk management experience
At least 5 years of experience in financial services
At least 5 years of experience in people management
Proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, highly regulated environment
Strategic leadership skills and experience leading risk management frameworks
Strong problem-solving, analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills
Experience communicating and influencing across multiple organizational levels
Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative information
Knowledge of the regulatory landscape in the financial industry
Ability to interact with federal banking regulators
No employer-sponsored immigration support is available for new applicants

Benefits

Comp & perks

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