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Senior Risk Associate, Operational Risk Advisor

AT Capital One
Capital One

Senior Risk Associate, Operational Risk Advisor

Richmond, VA

Plano 2 (31062), United States of America, Plano, Texas

Senior Risk Associate, Operational Risk Advisor

Do you want to be part of an organization that's dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate risk - for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) team, that's exactly what you'll do. Working with talented associates, you'll provide oversight and effective challenge to help ensure that our businesses effectively manage operational risk. You'll also bring your unique perspectives and experiences to foster a more rigorous, curious, and creative environment and to drive strategic solutions.

As part of ORM's Challenge and Advisory team, you'll serve as both an effective challenger and a trusted advisor, performing analysis on risk information to advance risk management practices in our lines of business. This team touches all areas of Capital One that incur operational risk - from new products to strategic initiatives to risk events and beyond. Additionally, this role will help manage and strengthen the oversight programs related to our Process Management and Execution & Change Management.

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Successful Operational Risk Sr. Associates on this team are highly motivated risk management professionals with excellent organizational and communication skills. They have the opportunity to work with management to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential operational risks to the Company. As liaisons across the team and with the business, they are also highly analytical and collaborative with superior judgment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide challenge to the first line of defense's risk-taking and risk assessments
  • Ensure results of challenge activities are properly documented and communicated, and perform detailed data analysis to identify risks, problem areas, and development/completion of remediation plans
  • Lead analysis on risk information to gain risk insights
  • Develop ad-hoc analysis, deep dive investigations and drive specific risk initiatives as needed
  • Work with Operational Risk management to execute and enhance an enterprise-wide Process Management & Execution & Change Management oversight program

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 1 year of financial services risk management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or Business Management
  • 2+ years of financial services risk management experience
  • 2+ years of experience in Client Consulting
  • 2+ years of experience in a combination of Project, Process or Change Management
  • Experience using Google Suite Products
  • Experience in business analysis and data visualization using tools such as Tableau
  • Ability to analyze, problem solve and deliver effectively by understanding key stakeholder's needs, and driving decision making/resolution through a consensus building approach
  • Results orientation with the capability to quickly develop organizational awareness and culture within the company to effectively navigate and deliver outcomes

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

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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; Plano, TX, USA
Job ID: capital-R199748
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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