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Principal Associate, Risk Management - Event & Issue Management (Hybrid)

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Capital One

Principal Associate, Risk Management - Event & Issue Management (Hybrid)

Richmond, VA

West Creek 1 (12071), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Associate, Risk Management - Event & Issue Management (Hybrid)

The Platforms Well Managed team provides a strategically positioned offense, designed to strengthen the "well managed" muscle across Platforms and fuel sustainable innovation by offering centralized support across multiple dimensions of risk mitigation activities including Control Governance & Transformation and Issue & Event Management.

As a Principal Risk Associate performing Event and Issue Management, you will work among a talented team of individuals who provide dynamic risk-centered solutions, guiding business partners through the disposition, discovery, containment and recovery of process and platform breakdowns. You'll have an opportunity to contribute to exciting work that will make a difference, driving sustainable solutions for process excellence, risk mitigation to deliver on the Platforms goal to keep 100% of Customer promises.

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Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide project management for Issue and Event management execution through established processes and standards to mitigate risk to company and ensure optimal customer recovery
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance to deeply understand exposure from breakdowns to provide guidance to the business
  • Guide root cause analysis to ensure the breakdown is fully understood to influence sustainable containment plans in order to prevent similar future breakdowns
  • Coordinate, influence and negotiate priorities with partner dependencies to ensure event goals/timelines are met; escalating when appropriate
  • Streamline interactions with the business related to breakdown enhancement, event progress and process improvement opportunities
  • Support research and problem-solving as needed to support the business
  • Training and development of teammates and others as necessary
  • Establishing strong interaction models and relationships to collaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring delivery of commitments
  • Maintaining performance that aligns with quality and production metrics

A successful candidate will have:

  • A deep understanding of Capital One Enterprise Risk Management Standards, tools, playbooks and systems to document the risk and resolution as required
  • Demonstrate outstanding communication and relationship building
  • Exceptional collaboration skills necessary for interacting with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform, and influence outcomes
  • Strong judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Process and project management experience with excellent organization and planning skills
  • Capacity to deliver quality work, multi-task, and focus on priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Strong problem solving skills

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  • At least 2 years of Operations, Financial Services Compliance or Risk Management experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in Process Management or Project Management

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • 1+ years of Risk Event management or Issue Management experience
  • 1+ years of analytical experience
  • 3+ years of experience in management of multiple projects concurrently in an autonomous environment
  • 3+ years of risk methodologies and corporate risk practices experience
  • 3+ years of operations management or risk management experience
  • Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, or Project Management certification

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 Thursdayare 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.

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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
Job ID: capital-R200898
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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