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Sr. Manager, Cyber & Identity Risk Management

AT Capital One
Capital One

Sr. Manager, Cyber & Identity Risk Management

Richmond, VA

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

Sr. Manager, Cyber & Identity Risk Management

As a Senior Risk Manager at Capital One, you will be part of the Capital One Retail Risk Office and focus primarily on risk management related to cybersecurity and IAM.

We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity risk professional, who excels in a team environment, displays strong leadership skills, and motivates others. They must be proficient in managing and directing their own work independently, while influencing partners across the company and across multiple levels of the organization. This person will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, quickly adapts to change, and is self motivated. You will have the opportunity to work with cross functional teams. You will do this in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibilities, promotes strategic thinking, and supports continuous learning and growth.

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This role will primarily support the Bank Tech and Premium Product Experience (PPX) lines of business, including Audit and Regulatory commitments and engagement with Senior Leaders.

Responsibilities:

  • Be the risk management thought leader and advisor to the Bank Tech and Retail Risk leadership teams, serving as the subject matter expert on our IAM risk management approach, frameworks and processes. Advise and guide our team to engineer technology and processes that removes risk from the environment and improve our daily operations in alignment with our strategic direction.
  • Lead the first line risk function during Targeted Risk Assessments for Material Technology Changes to identify and drive the mitigation of cybersecurity risks..
  • Oversee the program management of IAM risk management. Lead and collaborate with various teams to drive the execution to improve, create, and validate requirements, processes, controls, and metrics to measure process efficiency and effectiveness. Drive the projects end to end, which may include the creation and maintenance of formal process documents and supporting artifacts.
  • Be the point of contact for Retail Risk to the IAM leadership team and partners across the company. Proficiently tailor verbal and written communications to the audience's needs and levels. Articulate our program's strategy, processes, intent, inputs and outputs, related failure modes, and measurements when representing the department in projects, meetings, reports, and communications.
  • Manage the issue resolution process by proactively identifying and mitigating risk related to the delivery of the projects and program. Resolve complex problems, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines, requirements or processes; escalate breakdowns in the process by asking probing questions and identify and involve the right stakeholders to correct breakdowns.
  • Prepare the program and team for annual risk assessments by working with other risk and audit colleagues to understand the assessment process and criteria. Analyze the program and team's gaps and create an action plan to remediate the deficiencies.
  • Develop business strategies that will drive risk mitigation, well managed focus, and competitive success for Capital One in the face of shifting consumer and regulatory demands
  • Conceptual thinking skills must be complemented by a strong quantitative orientation, given that a large part of the business is based on rigorous analytic risk management
  • Strong executive communication skills: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement and improvements through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. The candidate should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment

Basic Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years experience in Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, or Audit
  • At least 3 years of people leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Security related certifications such as Security+, CISA, CISM, CISSP
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience

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; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R199885
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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