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Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager)

AT Capital One
Capital One

Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager)

Richmond, VA

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

Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager)

As a Second Line Risk Advisor - Data Risk Management (Sr. Risk Manager) at Capital One, you will be acting as a trusted data risk advisor to divisions (first line business units) and technology partners. You will leverage your deep expertise in data risk management to provide effective challenges, ensuring the company's data management practices align with both regulatory requirements and enterprise risk appetite.

This role is an opportunity to take on key responsibilities in identifying potential data risks, influencing key stakeholders, and including leading a team responsible for assessing data risk across Capital One divisions. As part of the second line of defense, you will engage with product and technology partners, providing insight and influencing the integration of data risk controls into day-to-day operations. You'll bring a proactive, innovative mindset to designing processes and performing risk assessments to safeguard Capital One's data management environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Trusted Data Risk Advisor: Build strong relationships with business and technology partners to become a trusted data risk advisor, providing insight into data risks and shaping risk mitigation strategies across the enterprise.
  • Second Line Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments, data process and control design, and advocate for process excellence to enhance the organization's data management risk posture.
  • Embed Data Management Practices: Identify opportunities to embed data risk management best practices within business operations, influencing stakeholders to adopt proactive risk management measures.
  • Influence Technology & Data Maturity Roadmaps: Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to ensure data management controls are incorporated into technical product roadmaps, driving effective risk mitigation in new and existing platforms.
  • Gap Assessments & Recommendations: Perform gap assessments to identify weaknesses in current data management controls/processes and propose actionable recommendations to drive organizational transformation and compliance.
  • Communication Excellence: Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate data management risks, communicate progress against risk mitigation efforts, and influence decision-making at senior levels.
  • Metadata, Data Quality, and Governance: Partner across divisions and functions on initiatives related to metadata management, data quality, data governance, and data stewardship to ensure risks are mitigated and compliance is maintained.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 5 years of experience in data management or data governance role
  • At least 5 years of experience in risk management within a FinTech, Financial Services, or Technology organization

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics
  • At least 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams
  • At least 5 years of experience overseeing metadata management and data quality

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; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R199944
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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