Risk Manager, Climate & Geopolitical Risk

Capital One • McLean, VA

3d • $138,100 - $173,400

About The Position

Risk Manager, Climate & Geopolitical Risk The Climate and Geopolitical Risk team sits within the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function with the purpose to help Capital One to prepare for and proactively manage these risks. We are seeking a Risk Manager to join the team. This role encompasses the program governance and reporting for ERM’s climate and geopolitical risk programs along with working with partner teams to embed processes related to Climate and Geopolitical Risk. The Risk Manager ensures Climate and Geopolitical risks are proactively identified, appropriately assessed, and effectively managed in alignment with the company’s risk appetite and long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of Risk Management or Financial Services consulting experience

Nice To Haves

• Audit or Risk management experience in a large financial services organization or management consultancy
• Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end risk management lifecycle, risk frameworks, and governance structures
• Proven ability to distill complex information into a consumable narrative for an executive and Board level audience
• Proven ability to identify and evaluate risk pathways and devise management strategies
• Collaborative, team player with the ability to navigate a complex organization and influence outcomes
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Prior experience with Climate and or Geopolitical Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Program Governance: Manage the overarching governance framework for both programs, including overall roadmaps and program administration (e.g., budgets, trainings)
• Reporting & Disclosures: Manage ongoing reporting to key stakeholders and the Board, including mandatory disclosures and external reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships and ongoing meetings with key stakeholders, including formal working groups.
• Partner Process Coordination: Work with partner teams to design and execute approaches to embed processes related to Climate and Geopolitical risk
• Project Management: Embedding new business activities into the team's work and developing and managing project plans.
• Policy Updates: Update and maintain formal policies, associated processes and controls in Capital One’s internal system.
• Effective Challenge: Play a critical role in oversight and effective challenge of Business Continuity Plans from both a Geopolitical and a Climate perspective.
• Audit & Regulatory Interaction: Manage Audit and regulatory engagement, including exams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level