Principal Risk Specialist, Compliance Governance Analyst

Capital OneMcLean, VA
$120,800 - $137,900

About The Position

The Compliance Governance, Oversight and Validation (CGOV) team within Compliance & Ethics is seeking a collaborative, analytically-focused risk management professional to support our well-managed governance processes and protocols. This role is ideal for an individual who is adaptable to change, who embraces bold ideas and who is intellectually curious; and who is proficient in utilizing Google Suite, AI tools, and advanced risk methodologies to drive organizational effectiveness and maintain business integrity. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to carry out key governance activities, collect and analyze data, and implement meaningful process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders by tracking audit commitments, assessing risks, and serving as an ambassador for innovative, AI-driven workflows. This role requires highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
  • At least 4 years of Compliance, Audit, or Risk Management experience
  • At least 2 years of Financial Services experience
  • At least 2 years of experience using Google Suite

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in Project Management, Process Management, or Relationship Management
  • Process Management, Project Management or Risk Management Certification
  • Proficient in use of query and data visualization tools (Tableau)
  • Experience using AI tools (Gemini, Workspace Studio, Gemini Notebook, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Develop, coordinate, and mature internal processes and program governance, ensuring the efficiency and sustainability of key programs and initiatives.
  • Monitor day-to-day CGOV operations to ensure adherence to standards, while proactively identifying and implementing process improvements and redesign initiatives.
  • Set up and maintain milestone meetings, folder organization, communication channels, and meeting minutes to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
  • Create meeting templates, coordinate template distribution, manage content inputs, and provide meeting facilitation support.
  • Resolve or escalate impediments to deliver on top priorities in a timely and efficient manner, and assist in managing key deliverables across various initiatives.
  • Assist with Compliance related audits and exams, engage in pre-planning, prepare and distribute status reports, track requests, timelines, milestones, and progress for key stakeholders.
  • Design, implement and monitor relevant audit/exam remediation activities.
  • Manage intake requests for new or decommissioned Compliance dashboards; create and monitor new dashboards.
  • Support the gathering of insights and data, prepare written reports, and deliver oral presentations on identified issues and recommended remediation actions.
  • Perform end-to-end outcome analysis, including the creation of relevant reporting updates to help leadership understand risk implications.
  • Communicate the results of assessments, process outcomes, and issue management to ensure leadership remains informed on Compliance priorities and impactful change.
  • Support C&E Policies, Standards and Procedures (PSP) governance and create and maintain job aids to memorialize relevant processes and protocols.
  • Provide support to Business Area Information Management (BAIM) and Business Continuity Planning, including managing access requests and maintaining governance for departmental records.
  • Leverage and integrate AI tools—such as Gemini, Google Workspace, and NotebookLM—into daily workflows and serve as an ambassador to demonstrate their value to others.
  • Design, implement and execute monitoring and quality assurance activities as needed to ensure consistency with expectation outlined in the Compliance Management Program.
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams to provide input and partner with groups across the organization on larger strategic initiatives.

Benefits

  • performance based incentive compensation
  • cash bonus(es)
  • long term incentives (LTI)
  • comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
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