Director, Global Enterprise HR Risk Advisor

Capital One•McLean, VA

21d•$187,300 - $235,100

About The Position

Director, Global Enterprise HR Risk Advisor Capital One's Global HR Risk Office is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director to lead the HR Risk Advisory Services function. This pivotal role will be instrumental in ensuring Capital One’s Enterprise HR functions, regulatory change processes, new process launches, and technology platforms are underpinned by a robust, proactive, and world-class risk management framework. The Director will be responsible for leading a diverse team of risk professionals across three core pillars: Vertical Risk Advisors, Horizontal Risk Advisors, and Tech Risk Advisors. The Global HR Risk Advisory Director acts as a strategic navigator, embedding robust risk management capabilities in Enterprise HR Programs, Process and Platforms. You will not only ensure compliance with diverse global regulations but also proactively shape HR's operating model to safely and sustainably facilitate enterprise-wide global expansion. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the overall strategy for the HR Risk Advisory Services function, ensuring alignment with the Global HR Risk Office objectives and the broader Enterprise Risk Management framework. Provide expert knowledge of enterprise risk management and operational risk management frameworks and functions to lead program design and implementation. Team Leadership & Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the Vertical, Horizontal, and Tech Risk Advisory teams, fostering a high-performing and collaborative risk culture. Deliver exceptional People Leadership to provide coaching, feedback, and strategic advice to the team in a highly dynamic environment. Collaboration & Partnership: Partner effectively with second-line risk functions (Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology Risk) and internal audit to drive a consistent and integrated approach to risk management. Create a highly collaborative environment with other risk teams and various partner groups to create an integrated and seamless risk experience for the business (e.g., Compliance, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity, Technology Risk Management, etc.). Governance & Reporting: Provide regular, high-quality risk reporting and insights to senior management and governance committees. Change Management & International Oversight: Oversee large scale change management efforts with a diverse and complex network of stakeholders related to enhancements to international risk oversight. Skills & Attributes: Demonstrate independent and adaptive problem-solving and analysis skills with excellent attention to detail. Demonstrate exceptional executive communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels and divisions within the organization. Balance multiple priorities and adapt quickly based on new information or circumstances to drive team objectives. Be forward-leaning and stay current on the changing regulatory environment and business environment to understand the impacts to Capital One’s lines of business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
At least 8 years of experience in Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance within a regulated industry.
At least 5 years of experience managing and leading teams.
At least 3 years of experience in HR, Technology, or Regulatory Risk
Demonstrate independent and adaptive problem-solving and analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrate exceptional executive communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels and divisions within the organization.
Balance multiple priorities and adapt quickly based on new information or circumstances to drive team objectives.
Be forward-leaning and stay current on the changing regulatory environment and business environment to understand the impacts to Capital One’s lines of business.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or MBA.
Certification in Risk Management (e.g., CRISC, PRMIA, FRM) or Audit (e.g., CIA, CISA).
10+ years of experience in Risk Management, preferably within a Financial Services or a large, complex global organization.
Deep understanding of HR processes, technologies, and the associated regulatory landscape (e.g., labor laws, data privacy).
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall strategy for the HR Risk Advisory Services function, ensuring alignment with the Global HR Risk Office objectives and the broader Enterprise Risk Management framework.
Provide expert knowledge of enterprise risk management and operational risk management frameworks and functions to lead program design and implementation.
Lead, mentor, and manage the Vertical, Horizontal, and Tech Risk Advisory teams, fostering a high-performing and collaborative risk culture.
Deliver exceptional People Leadership to provide coaching, feedback, and strategic advice to the team in a highly dynamic environment.
Partner effectively with second-line risk functions (Operational Risk, Compliance, Technology Risk) and internal audit to drive a consistent and integrated approach to risk management.
Create a highly collaborative environment with other risk teams and various partner groups to create an integrated and seamless risk experience for the business (e.g., Compliance, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity, Technology Risk Management, etc.).
Provide regular, high-quality risk reporting and insights to senior management and governance committees.
Oversee large scale change management efforts with a diverse and complex network of stakeholders related to enhancements to international risk oversight.