Lead Risk Specialist

Capital One•McLean, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Risk Specialist Are you ready to lead from the front line of a top 10 bank? Do you thrive in a high-visibility environment where your strategic relationship-building and deep operational risk expertise translate directly into innovative business solutions? As a Risk Lead in Capital One’s Global Payment Network (GPN) USCM Business Risk and Control organization, you won't just monitor risk—you will partner with business leaders to actively shape our defense strategies, ensuring the company remains stable, resilient, and profitable. We are seeking highly motivated Risk Management professionals who blend sharp organizational prowess, project management acumen, and exceptional communication skills. In this role, you will enjoy strong exposure across lines of business, working collaboratively to design, champion, and implement progressive frameworks and automation that safeguard our enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of Financial Services Risk Management experience
At least 3 years of Project Management or Process Management experience
At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients
At least 2 years of Compliance, Audit, or first and second line Risk Management experience

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of Project Management experience leading cross-functional projects and programs within a Risk function
At least 5 years of Financial Services Risk Management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM)
Demonstrated ability to manage expectations, influence stakeholders, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives

Responsibilities

Guide and empower a dedicated team of risk and control specialists, driving engagement and execution excellence.
Foster a culture of proactive risk awareness, helping manage horizontal routines to ensure the business is continuously audit-ready.
Partner and collaborate across multiple organizations—including 1st and 2nd lines of defense, Network Risk, Compliance, Information Technology, Internal Audit, and Regulatory Relations—to navigate program changes and achieve shared objectives.
Support the development and implementation of robust risk assessment strategies that identify operational vulnerabilities, drive efficiencies, and focus on automated control solutions.
Coach and guide cross-functional business partners through operational changes using a thoughtful, people-first approach.
Help establish and manage key governance routines and risk reporting for the Global Payment Network.
Understand, document, and analyze current-state capabilities against risk methods.
Author, review, and refine critical governance documents, including policies, standards, procedures, tools, and presentations that enhance framework usage.