Senior Risk Associate – Risk, Infrastructure, Governance

Capital One

. Lead the Commercial Bank Policy Office by writing, updating, and socializing relevant policies, standards, and procedures .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $87,700 - $110,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance within the Financial Services sector, with a focus on policy development, risk assessment, and strategic reporting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate collaboration across teams and effective stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Management ExperienceRegulatory Change ManagementFinancial Services KnowledgePolicy DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentPolicy WritingRegulatory AnalysisCountry Risk AssessmentStrategic Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingFlexibilityAutonomous Work

Industry Keywords

Commercial BankAgile FrameworkComplianceLegal RequirementsFinancial Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Commercial Bank Policy Office by writing, updating, and socializing relevant policies, standards, and procedures
Support Regulatory Change Management by researching, analyzing, and documenting impacts of new or changed Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and resulting legal requirements
Assist the Commercial Bank Cross Border Banking program by assessing risks associated with foreign borrowers and regulatory requirements
Support International Risk through Country Risk Assessments and drafting Country Exit Plans for in-scope countries
Provide comprehensive support for strategic reporting routines, ensuring metrics are accurate and actionable for senior executive stakeholders
Lead daily task execution across the team’s scope, ensuring consistent delivery against project milestones and operational requirements
Serve as the primary coverage resource for key team functions during periods of transition or leave
Develop and document a horizontal engagement model clarifying roles, interactions, and responsibilities across team functions
Collaborate with Commercial Risk, Compliance, Legal, and groups across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of Financial Services or Risk Management experience
Commercial Bank experience preferred
At least 3 years of experience in a risk-related role (audit, 1st line, 2nd line) preferred
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously
Flexibility in managing changing priorities in an Agile framework
Strong problem-solving, integrative thinking, prioritization, and analytical skills

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 with disabilities