Director, Risk Management, Capital Markets

Capital One • New York, NY

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About The Position

Director, Risk Management, Capital Markets Commercial Risk is the first line of defense managing non-credit risk across the Commercial Bank lines of business, with its Risk Advisors accountable for managing all facets of non-credit risk by partnering closely with and advising business leaders, while driving key risk initiatives. Capital Markets and Investment Banking capabilities at Capital One include: Derivatives Debt & Equity Capital Markets Equity Sales, Research & Trading Loan Syndications Mergers & Acquisitions New Market Tax Credits Structured Products The successful candidate will assume a leadership role reporting to the Head of Capital Markets Risk Advisory, and manage a team of Capital Markets Risk Advisors in their day-to-day activities. As a leader of the Capital Markets Risk Advisor Team, your role will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work autonomously, identify areas of opportunity, and manage changing priorities. As well as, leveraging extensive Capital Markets experience, while demonstrating domain expertise to perform integrated problem solving. A successful candidate will be very comfortable both reviewing and producing detailed materials on a wide variety of risk topics and building meaningful relationships with line of business executives and partners throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or military experience
• At least 10 years of experience leading or supporting the Capital Markets business in one or more of the following capacities: Sales & Trading Structuring & Underwriting Operations Risk Management Control Development & Testing Compliance Audit

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree
• At least 5+ years of experience leading and/or supporting a core function of a Derivatives Sales & Trading business

Responsibilities

• As a first line of defense risk advisor, coordinate business interactions that add value and optimize efficiency for business leaders
• Manage tasks and activities related to proactive risk management initiatives to reduce the residual risk within the business
• Support the Head of Capital Markets Risk Advisory with ad-hoc deliverables and investigations
• Manage and develop a team of Risk Advisors in their day-to-day activities
• Deliver materials requested in audits and exams with various stakeholders across the lines of defense
• Provide excellent service to both business partners and teammates throughout the Commercial Bank
• Promote internal governance through the execution and oversight of multiple risk routines
• Manage, implement, and deliver on a subset of risk program deliverables including: drafting communications, executing risk assessments, control development, drafting and maintaining policies & procedures, refreshing business continuity plans, managing internal audits & external regulatory exams, and driving associated remediation efforts
• Act as issue lead on all issues & events (operational and regulatory breakdowns) related to the Capital Markets businesses and its Operations teams, including coordination of remediation activities
• Create, edit, and manage multiple facets of business unit risk reporting
• Provide risk management consultation to Capital Markets lines of businesses specific to: adherence to enterprise and commercial risk programs, proactive risk management through the development of risk mitigation plans, regulatory relations & compliance, and control development & testing amongst other risk-related issues as they arise

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