Senior Associate, Capital Markets & Risk

Capital One•McLean, VA

21h

About The Position

Capital One is seeking a motivated professional for a Senior Associate risk advisory position within the Finance Risk Management (FRM) team. FRM associates are engaged and insightful risk management partners working across the Finance organization to execute robust and proactive risk management programs, improve effectiveness and efficiency of operation while reducing risk and influencing risk stakeholders, i.e., 2nd line programs, other risk offices, compliance, internal audit, and regulators. FRM strives to enable a strong culture of risk management across Finance that drives efficiency and is adaptable to a changing environment. This position will support our Finance Product and Data Solutions (FPDS) organization with a heavy focus on risks that may be present with the growth and strategy of our Finance product and data teams. Risk considerations for this organization are varied, although generally related to governance or process oversight, or are aligned to data and technologies utilized to meet our Finance organizational goals. This role will also have opportunities to engage in other finance-related initiatives in support of our business partners or the FRM team. An ability to build strong connections that enable effective problem solving, influence, and communications to drive strategic initiatives within and beyond the Finance division will contribute to the candidate’s success.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of experience in a Finance-related field
At least 2 years of Operational Risk advisory or Audit experience, especially as it relates to data and technology

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience advising or validating the effectiveness of Operational Risks and Controls - Technology, Business Process, or Data Management risks
1+ year of experience related to product or IT project management
Education or experience with cloud-based technologies
Experience assessing Generative AI and Agentic AI risks
Risk Management, or Product Management, or Process Engineering certifications (APRM, CDMP, CPM, Six Sigma, BPM etc.)
Strong critical thinking with an ability to flex among and balance changing priorities
Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, unstructured environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience with Google Suite

Responsibilities

Support the FRM data risk lead for FPDS; Provide risk advisory services to the Finance Divisional Data Risk Officer and performing data teams; Foster productive networks and relationships to provide excellent advisory services to FPDS stakeholders; Perform risk assessments to ensure the FPDS organization is adhering to internal risk policies and standards, e.g. Enterprise Risk Management, Information and Data Management, or Technology Operations expectations; Synthesize information from disparate sources in a manner that enables FRM to influence business, product, and technology leaders to make grounded, risk-based decisions - identify themes to support the risk story; Report on the health of programs assigned, ensuring sufficient awareness and transparency to leadership; Champion ideas related to process and/or controls automation and the consideration of relevant/emerging technologies as a means to mitigate risks; Identify opportunities to collaborate within and beyond FRM to continually mature our risk office practices and governance; Provide risk education and support to stakeholders as the risk subject matter expert within areas assigned; Develop and maintain documentation to include procedures and presentation materials; Assist with the preparation and execution of audit and regulatory exams as they pertain to responsible areas.