Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Capital One • McLean, VA

1d • $238,700 - $272,400

About The Position

Capital One is seeking a strategic, forward-leaning senior leader for its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) second-line-of-defense function. The role will help define the bank’s risk management architecture and modernize processes while maintaining a robust risk posture. The Senior Director will spearhead Risk Appetite, Board Reporting, and Effective Challenge programs, including enterprise-wide reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors and transformation of risk programs through real-time, intelligent solutions. The position regularly involves analyzing complex topics and engaging senior executives across the lines of defense.

The role leads a team of 8–12 risk professionals and is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. The listed full-time annual salary ranges by location are $217,000–$247,700 in Chicago, IL; $238,700–$272,400 in McLean, VA; and $217,000–$247,700 in Richmond, VA and Riverwoods, IL. Salaries for other locations depend on the applicable location pay range. Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in Risk Management, Project Management, or Process Management.
• At least 5 years of experience leading initiatives in a highly regulated financial services environment.
• At least 5 years of experience influencing C-suite stakeholders and Board-level committees.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and developing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with and influence all organizational levels, including senior and C-level executives.
• Experience driving risk framework evolution through technology, AI, and automation.
• Ability to simplify complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse executive audiences.
• Expertise navigating and influencing across all three lines of defense.
• Ability to solve complex problems using research, data analysis, and stakeholder input.
• Interest in building a best-in-class risk strategy that balances innovation with rigor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact reporting to Senior Management and the Board of Directors, providing a comprehensive and strategic view of the enterprise risk profile.
• Design and operationalize a next-generation Risk Appetite program using intelligent risk insights and real-time data aggregation, accounting for the company’s diverse financial services business.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance Effective Challenge discipline across the second line of defense and ensure rigorous oversight and impactful risk management.
• Partner with technology and data teams to implement an enterprise system of record for key risk metrics, enabling predictive analytics and automation.
• Lead and develop a team of 8–12 risk professionals, organize work to drive results, provide feedback and coaching, support professional development, and maintain a pipeline of talented risk leaders.

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: Senior