Prinicipal Risk Specialist, Audit & Exam Facilitation

Capital One • McLean, VA

3d • $109,900 - $137,900

About The Position

As a Principal Risk Specialist in the Capital One Card Risk Office, you will serve as a strategic advisor, partnering with business leaders to identify and mitigate enterprise-level risks. In this critical first-line-of-defense role, you will maintain organizational discipline, ensuring operations remain well-managed and profitable. Our Principal Risk Specialists leverage their organizational and analytical talents to serve as strategic partners within Capital One. By providing deep insights, you will act as a change agent, influencing business partners and adapting to our shifting technological landscape to keep the company well-managed. In the Audit & Exam Facilitation capacity, you will apply advanced project management and analytical expertise to orchestrate strategic responses, driving seamless coordination and cross-functional alignment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of Risk Management experience
• At least 2 years of Project Management experience
• At least 2 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
• At least 1 year of experience reporting and analyzing data

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
• 3+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in risk
• 4+ years of Risk Management experience
• 2+ years of experience in reporting and analyzing data
• 1+ years of people management experience
• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Lean, Agile, Six Sigma or Business Process Management
• PMP certification or Master's Certificate of Project Management (CPM)
• You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business, its processes, risks and control environment.
• You create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging.
• You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious.
• You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
• You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives.
• You do the right thing and lead by example.
• You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of the team.
• You can collaborate effectively across multiple organizations such as Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Business Risk Offices, Operational Risk Sub-Steward organizations, Information Technology, Basel Program, etc.
• Is a keen reader of people, culture, and tea leaves – building the relationships to make things happen
• You communicate in a clear, compelling way to influence individuals at all levels

Responsibilities

• Own/support centralized management of Audit & Exam engagements: support the facilitation of audit and exam management in coordination and partnership with and in support of key internal stakeholders (e.g., VRMs, business stakeholders, etc.)
• Establish and Manage Engagement Structures: Set up and maintain milestone meetings, folder organization, communication channels, and meeting minutes to ensure effective collaboration and communication
• Lead Stakeholder Communication and Alignment: Deliver initial and ongoing communications to stakeholders (VRMs, AEs, business partners) and facilitate engagement overview meetings to align on structure, objectives, and next steps
• Oversee Request Management and Documentation: Ingest, assign, and track initial requests/ARs in AERO, document key themes and insights from engagements, and package responses for Regulatory Relations and Audit
• Drive Toward Timely Completion and Delivery: Track, communicate, and escalate key internal dates for on time submission/delivery to Regulatory Relations or Audit
• Facilitate Reporting and Analytics: Support the gathering of insights and data, prepare written reports, and deliver oral presentations on identified issues and recommended remediation actions
• Coordinate Internal Processes and Governance: Develop, coordinate, and mature internal processes and program governance, ensuring the efficiency and sustainability of key programs and initiatives
• Resolve Impediments and Support Organizational Priorities: Resolve or escalate impediments to deliver on top priorities in a timely and efficient manner, and assist in managing key deliverables across various initiatives

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
• Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED