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Capital One

Principal Associate, Finance Risk Management (Hybrid)

Richmond, VA

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Associate, Finance Risk Management (Hybrid)

Capital One is seeking a motivated professional to join the Finance Risk Management (FRM) team as a Principal Risk Advisor. This person will play a key role in supporting FRM in executing robust and proactive risk management programs, influencing key stakeholders and enabling a strong culture of risk management. As a Principal Associate in FRM, your role will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work autonomously, identify areas of opportunity and manage changing priorities. This role supports Finance business teams by applying risk and control standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory and Enterprise requirements, aligning the organization with leading practices and cultivating an environment of strong risk management. This role will primarily focus on supporting Corporate and local Finance teams in Capital One's core technology modernization initiatives, including centrally managing FRM's engagement model in related projects.

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As a Risk Advisor within Finance Risk Management it is essential that you have strong problem solving, integrative thinking, judgment, and communication skills for success. Additionally, building partnerships with multiple business stakeholders across Finance, Finance Risk Management, peer risk groups and teammates, while adapting to and managing change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are key for this role.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Promote proactive risk management initiatives to reduce the residual risk within the business
  • Lead FRM's engagement activities on process level assessments, internal audits, and regulatory commitments for assigned areas
  • Centrally coordinate and implement Finance Risk Management's program management engagement model for core technology modernization initiatives
  • Drive risk management initiatives to completion and execute roadmaps that deliver improved risk management practices, working with stakeholders to solve complex problems under tight deadlines
  • Provides regular and open communication for transparency and awareness of progress and impediments
  • Stays current on understanding effective risk management, process and control effectiveness strategies
  • Proactively understand the business area's current risk profile and be able to identify strategic and emerging risks
  • Manage work across organizational lines to address competing priorities and achieve results
  • Communicate with and influence leadership on key process risks and actions needed
  • Build and leverage productive relationships with Finance department stakeholders to promote a strong operationally resilient posture and act as a change agent

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years of risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, accounting or a combination
  • At least 3 years of experience working in Financial Services

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP or Agile certification
  • Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor
  • Two or more years of project management experience
  • Five or more years of experience in risk management or regulatory compliance, preferably in the financial services sector.
  • Five or more years of experience in an audit related field, first or second line risk management, accounting, or business process and control advisory

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is hybrid meaning associates typically spend about half their time (2-3 days per week) in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Monday and Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R188875
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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