Director, Card Risk Audit & Exam Facilitation

Capital One • McLean, VA

17d

About The Position

As a Director within Capital One’s Card Risk Audit and Exam team, you will lead the central function responsible for managing our most critical, high-profile audits and regulatory engagements. You aren't just managing projects; you are a strategic advisor providing expert risk judgment and advice to Accountable Executives as they navigate complex regulatory landscapes. In this leadership role, you will oversee a high-performing team of risk professionals, fostering an environment of excellence, intellectual curiosity, and rigorous risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 7 years of Risk Management or 5 years of audit and exam leadership experience.
• At least 6 years of Project Management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• 8+ years of Financial Services risk management experience.
• 7+ years of Project Management experience leading cross-functional programs in a Risk or Regulatory environment.
• Experience applying Agile, Design Thinking, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to risk processes.
• Relevant Certifications: PMP, CRMA, or CRCM.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and direction for the central audit and exam team, ensuring the organization delivers on top priorities with efficiency and precision.
• Executive Advisory: Partner directly with Executives and their leadership teams to provide expert risk judgment, identify potential vulnerabilities, and influence strategic remediation.
• Audit & Exam Governance: Drive the centralized management of complex, horizontal audits, overseeing program governance and the execution of key deliverables across the enterprise.
• Stakeholder Orchestration: Facilitate high-stakes interactions with Internal Audit and Regulators, leading the development of management responses and ensuring seamless coordination across Card Risk, Legal, and Compliance.
• Process Innovation: Proactively identify and implement strategic enhancements to risk practices, leveraging automation and technology to standardize and scale our audit facilitation capabilities.
• Insights & Reporting: Oversee the synthesis of complex data into actionable insights, delivering high-level written reports and oral presentations to executive leadership regarding issue identification and remediation.
• Team Development: Lead and coach a team of risk professionals, investing in their growth and fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and relentless focus on quality.

Benefits

• Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees