Principal Associate, International Risk Management

Capital One•McLean, VA

About The Position

As a Principal Risk Associate at Capital One you’ll be responsible for working with business partners to identify and mitigate potential risks to Capital One. Principal Risk Associates at Capital One are the front line of defense to ensure our Company remains stable and profitable. Principal Risk Associates at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company. Team Details: Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Risk Associate for the International Risk Management team, within the Operational Risk Management second line of defense. With an increasingly complex and interconnected global environment, the International Risk team is a dedicated group of risk professionals responsible for overseeing and effectively challenging Capital One’s international business activities, including our non-US products, services, offshore associates, contractors, and facilities to manage our international risk exposure. Additionally, the team serves as a valuable resource in helping our business navigate new intent around the world. With international risk becoming a topic of increased focus across the banking industry, garnering substantial interest from investors, regulators, and the public, the team’s work is highly visible within Capital One. As a Principal Risk Associate on the International Risk Program, you will apply your risk analysis and advisory skills to major company challenges. And you will do it all in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or military experience
At least 3 years of experience in risk management
At least 2 years of experience conducting risk oversight and effective challenge
At least 2 years of experience advising internal or external stakeholders on risk identification and mitigation

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a field such as Economics, Econometrics, International Economics, International Affairs, Quantitative Social Sciences or Political Analytics
1+ year of experience in international economic or political risk analysis
1+ year of experience in international or country risk management/advisory
Industry certifications in Risk Management (e.g. Certified Risk Management Professional)

Responsibilities

Analyzes international risk data and influences others to proactively identify country risks and trends on an ongoing basis
Advises multiple businesses and support functions on country risks and is a thought leader on how to meaningfully enhance our second line framework to oversee Capital One’s international risk profile
Fosters a highly collaborative environment with other risk teams to create an integrated international risk experience for the business
Assesses changes in internal and/or external country exposures and conditions, identifying and reporting on relevant risks
Executes challenge activities to elevate areas of suspected risk and escalates, as appropriate, to leadership
Demonstrates independent and adaptive problem-solving and analysis skills, with a high attention to detail
Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels of the organization
Is forward-leaning and stays current on changing economic, social and political environments to understand the impacts to Capital One’s foreign business activities.