Risk Manager, Scenario Analysis

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • $132,800 - $166,700

About The Position

Risk Manager, Scenario Analysis Do you like a fast-paced work environment, engaging as a leader in Capital One’s second line of defense for operational risk management? As a Scenario Manager in Capital One’s Operational Risk Management (ORM) Department you will apply your leadership, influence and analytical skills to help advance Capital One’s capabilities to effectively measure risk. Working with key first and second line risk leaders, the Scenario Manager will provide second line operational risk governance and risk advisory services. Scenario Managers are experienced risk advisors and key liaisons, guiding risk measurement by assessing the probability and impact of severe, hypothetical operational loss events. These assessed scenarios inform the annual Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) for Operational Risk forecasting, demonstrating resilience and supporting capital planning. The role demands strong communication, interpersonal, integrative thinking, and excellent project management skills to effectively govern and manage operational risk across the enterprise.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
• At least 2 years of experience in Process Management, or At least 2 years of experience in Project Management
• At least 2 years of risk management experience in first, second, or third line of defense
• Business Process Management Certification or Six Sigma Certification, or Lean Certification

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Process Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• 4+ years of experience in Process Management or 4+ years of experience in Project Management
• 4+ years of risk management experience in first, second, or third line of defense
• 3+ years of experience within financial services
• Proficiency with structuring executive-level decks and presentations
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Excel and Tableau

Responsibilities

• Influence the development of high-severity loss scenarios by collaborating closely with VP+ Senior Leadership, based on a deep evaluation of Operational Material Risks
• Drive consensus among diverse expert opinions and navigate competing objectives with stakeholders to ensure clarity
• Leverage superior judgment, intuition, and strong relationships to defend and gain support for key decisions
• Work across the multiple dimensions of operational risk programs, understanding their impact on various business units
• Actively build and maintain relationships with key customers throughout the scenario analysis process to ensure valuable and actionable output
• Analyze scenario results for consistency and soundness, ensuring the defensibility of results by triangulating them with supporting data, analysis, and analytics from internal and external sources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees