Risk Manager - Partnerships Delivery, Operations & Well Managed Team

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • $138,100 - $173,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk Manager will join Capital One’s US Card Partnerships Delivery, Operations & Well Managed Team, helping identify, manage, and mitigate risk across the Partnerships business. The role works across business functions to support effective processes and well-managed growth, with exposure to multiple lines of business and a collaborative environment for identifying risks and developing solutions.

The position oversees risks and controls for contractual partner settlements, including reviewing and approving daily settlements and monthly partner compensation. It also supports due diligence for new and existing partner contacts, presents settlement information to relevant teams, advances risk-management improvements, and contributes to reporting and analytics initiatives. The role is designated hybrid and follows Capital One’s hybrid policy for required on-site presence at the designated office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 4 years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or Risk Management experience.
• At least 3 years of Project or Process Management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering with, and interacting with internal business clients.
• At least 2 years of experience reporting and analyzing data.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of Project Management experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in Risk.
• 5+ years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or Risk Management experience.
• 3+ years of experience reporting and analyzing data.
• Professional certifications in risk management or assurance, such as Certified Risk Management Professional or Certified Internal Auditor.
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Govern risks and controls related to compiling, reviewing, and operationally executing contractual partner settlements.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and other business functions to achieve objectives and support organizational priorities efficiently and on time.
• Review and approve contractual partner daily settlements and monthly partner compensation.
• Facilitate monthly presentations of contractual compensation settlements with the Portfolio Management Team, Financial Planning and Analysis Team, and Accounting.
• Participate in due diligence for new and existing partner contacts, providing timely review and feedback.
• Drive and deliver results and improvements aligned with the business’s well-managed and risk agendas.
• Identify broader needs and lead problem solving through risk forums to influence change and continuous improvement in risk-management practices.
• Partner cross-functionally to provide strategic and tactical thought partnership that accelerates project and program initiatives, including automation supporting compilation and settlement processes.
• Lead and perform data and analytics initiatives for reporting, such as Monthly Business Reviews, incorporating insights and trend analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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