Senior Risk Manager - International Risk Governance

Capital One • McLean, VA

1d • $161,500 - $202,800

About The Position

Senior Risk Manager - International Risk Governance Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Senior Risk Manager for the International Risk Program within the Operational Risk Management second line of defense. The International Risk team is a dedicated group of risk professionals responsible for overseeing and effectively challenging Capital One’s international business activities, including our non-US products, services, offshore associates and contractors, and facilities to manage our international risk exposure We are looking for a Senior Risk Manager for the governance of our International Risk Program. This role is focused on the critical governance body that oversees our international operations. You will be responsible for building the roadmap for these councils, driving the high-level analysis that informs their decisions, and ensuring that our international strategy is backed by deep political, social, and economic insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Risk Management or Strategic Consulting
• At least 5 years of experience in Project Management, specifically managing governance routines.
• Experience developing and presenting materials for Executive Committees or Senior Management Committees

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Country Risk within a global financial institution
• Advanced degree in International Relations, Macroeconomics, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Roadmap & Milestones: Develop and maintain a detailed timeline of key milestones from the initial program rollout to inaugural Country and Regional Council meetings.
• Meeting Preparation: Lead all prep-work for inaugural meetings, including the aggregation of key data inputs, in-country risk activities, and global insights
• Council Structure: Define selection criteria for Council Chairs and members; maintain the official directory of all Country/Regional Chairs and global memberships
• Training & Enablement: Develop and circulate comprehensive briefing packs and training materials to ensure Council members are equipped to execute their governance duties
• Content Leadership: Drive the development of all council materials, ensuring agendas are strategic, data-driven, and focused on high-priority risks
• Country Activity Overviews: Provide regular reporting on all country exposures, relevant country changes, and cross-LOB implications
• Ongoing PMO Support: Provide continuous project management support for the International Risk function, ensuring all governance obligations are met on schedule

What This Job Offers

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