Risk Manager, Risk Assessments

Capital One • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Risk Manager, Risk Assessments Are you ready to work on the front line of a top 10 cutting edge, tech first bank? As a Manager within the Commercial Risk Office, you will join a high-performing team tasked with safeguarding a sophisticated $50 billion loan portfolio serving over 4,100 clients and 35,000 accounts. Operating at the heart of the first line of defense, this role is a cornerstone of our Risk Frameworks and Assessment practice, where you will drive the evolution of our strategic risk posture and lead the execution of the Commercial Risk Assessment Program. By spearheading Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and managing complex workstreams across all three lines of defense, you will bridge the gap between rigorous compliance and agile business growth. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial spirit and a relentless drive for results. This position offers a platform for thought leadership and significant senior-level exposure within a dynamic, ever-evolving financial landscape. At Capital One, our risk specialists are motivated professionals who pair sharp analytical skills with a highly collaborative mindset, balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders while maintaining independent ownership of their work. If you are a curious problem-solver committed to continuous improvement and professional excellence, this is the opportunity to shape the future of risk management at a leading institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of experience in financial services
• At least 2 years of experience in a project management role

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Bank experience
• Prior experience working in an Agile environment
• At least 3 years of experience in a risk related role (Audit, 1st line, 2nd line)

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate Flagship Risk Programs: Lead the strategic execution and governance of Capital One’s four flagship risk assessment programs for the Commercial Bank: Divisional Risk Identification, Business Unit Risk Assessments, Process Level Assessments, and Product Risk Assessments
• Cross-Functional Portfolio Exposure: Provide expert risk oversight and advisory across diverse Commercial Banking lines of business, including Capital Markets, Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Corporate Banking, and Treasury Management.
• Multi-Dimensional Risk Management: Analyze and mitigate a broad spectrum of risk disciplines, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Operational, Compliance, Strategic, Reputational, Market, Liquidity, and Credit risks.
• Strategic Ecosystem Collaboration: Act as a critical 1st Line partner by collaborating with 2nd Line (Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Compliance, AML) and 3rd Line (Audit) stakeholders to drive exam readiness and develop leading-edge mitigation solutions.
• Analytical Trend Identification: Utilize advanced analytical skills to identify internal and external risk trends, transforming data-driven insights into actionable improvements for the broader Risk Management Framework.
• Thought Leadership & Innovation: Serve as a subject matter expert by challenging the status quo and evaluating current practices to evolve the Commercial Risk Assessment Program in alignment with a changing regulatory landscape.
• AI-Driven Risk Innovation: Identify and implement opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence to automate risk identification, enhance the control environment across risk profiles, and drive efficiency across high-volume assessment workstreams.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain high-trust partnerships across Legal, Fraud, and Tech/Cyber teams to ensure risk assessments are integrated, holistic, and supportive of long-term business growth.

Benefits

• Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
• This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees