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Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Management (Manager)

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Capital One

Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Management (Manager)

Richmond, VA

Center 2 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Management (Manager)

As a Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Management (Manager) in Capital One's Enterprise Data Risk Management (EDRM) team, you will leverage your expertise in risk management, analytical, data governance, and process oversight to assess and challenge the organization's data management practices and identify data management risks. In this role, you will partner closely with the first line data management practitioners and various stakeholders across the risk oversight programs to provide an "effective challenge" to data management controls, risks, remediation plans, and overall risk posture.

You will actively review and evaluate data management risks, using a combination of reporting, metrics, and control testing outcomes to ensure that risks are adequately identified, managed, and mitigated. By leveraging a deep understanding of both business and data management policies, you will provide insights, recommendations, and risk-based analysis to help strengthen the organization's approach to managing data risk.

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As a 2nd Line Risk Advisor, you will be responsible for interacting with various stakeholders across the organization, reviewing risk findings, ensuring compliance with enterprise data management standards, and effectively communicating identified risks to senior leaders. You'll also collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and risk owners in reviewing risk remediation plans and ensure alignment with the company's risk appetite. Risk advisors are proactive learners who seek to understand the current data management environment so they can best advise, challenge, and influence their partners and teammates. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our Risk Advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a trusted risk advisor to business partners, providing grounded, actionable insights and gap assessments related to data management risks.
  • Perform thorough reviews of data management controls, testing results, and governance practices, ensuring that risks are appropriately assessed and managed across the enterprise.
  • Conduct ongoing risk assessments, leveraging analytical skills to identify potential data risks, trends, and gaps that require attention, and collaborate with SMEs to shape actionable remediation plans.
  • Engage in formal and informal challenge mechanisms to ensure first-line stakeholders meet data risk management requirements, adopting best practices where necessary.
  • Collaborate with partners across the business to explain data risk management requirements and enhance compliance through timely adoption, influence, and collaboration.
  • Regularly provide updates to senior leadership on data risk findings, including formal presentations on key risks, trends, and control effectiveness.
  • Stay informed and current on evolving industry trends, regulatory expectations, and best practices in data risk management.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels of the organization

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 4 years of experience in a second-line risk management role or At least 4 years of experience in data risk management, or data governance
  • At least 2 years of experience managing data risk processes or controls

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in risk management within the financial services sector
  • 5+ years of experience in data management or data governance roles with a focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating data risks
  • 3+ years of experience overseeing metadata management and data quality

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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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-R197291
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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