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Principal Risk Specialist, Tech

AT Capital One
Capital One

Principal Risk Specialist, Tech

Richmond, VA

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

Principal Risk Specialist, Tech

Do you like working in the spotlight? Are you ready to work on the front line of a top 10 Bank? Can you build relationships as well as develop and implement innovative solutions? As a Principal Risk Specialist in Capital One's Associate Experience Technology (AXT) team, you are responsible for ensuring that controls that support Technology critical processes are in compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements. You will be performing technology risk and control governance daily operations processes known as "core services," while also working across the enterprise to develop and implement strategic cutting edge technology risk management solutions that ensure Capital One's continued stability and success.

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Principal Risk Specialists at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent organizational and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company.

General Responsibilities:

  • Risk Consulting to one or more Business Areas relative to their business lines and provide advice and guidance as required
  • Develop and leverage key relationships with stakeholders that enable collaboration across the enterprise
  • Identify and track events and issues to mitigate risk to Capital On. Coordinate with applicable business areas to define and implement remediation activities
  • Lead change control efforts at the process level to ensure impacts are appropriately assessed, documented and implemented
  • Ensure assigned Tech controls are operating effectively and as designed/intended. Own the operational oversight adhering to appropriate policies/standards and provide risk consulting for assigned controls portfolio
  • Provide consultation and oversight on control design, perform effective challenges on control design, and help maintain effective controls for both internal and external testing
  • Perform independent Management "pre-audit" assessments of first line tech controls to determine sufficiency of processes and effectiveness of execution prior to formal testing evaluation.
  • In the event there is a potential issue noted with any control, be responsible for providing consultation and effective challenge, and accountable for remediation plan and issue closure

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years of Technical Risk Management Experience
  • At least 2 years of experience with internal control processes or IT controls auditing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
  • 2+ years of experience in Information Security experience
  • 1+ years of experience developing and implementing industry Risk Frameworks
  • 1+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or another cloud service
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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

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

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

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; Plano, TX, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R192650
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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