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Sr. Risk Associate

AT Capital One
Capital One

Sr. Risk Associate

Richmond, VA

West Creek 3 (12073), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Sr. Risk Associate

Capital One's Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) team is responsible for managing the company's enterprise-wide ABAC compliance program, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Bank Bribery Act (BBA), and other similar laws. The ABAC Sr. Risk Associate leads day-to-day activities and performs a key role to help ensure business operations and initiatives comply with applicable U.S. and International ABAC laws, by adhering to the program processes and practices.

This individual will apply risk management, process management, and analytical skills to drive actions in support of ABAC objectives for the Corporate Integrity department and impacted business lines. They will be responsible for delivering quality results and assist the ABAC Risk Manager in providing sound advice to senior management and business lines as a subject matter expert. A successful ABAC Sr. Risk Associate is a highly motivated, forward thinking self-starter who can work autonomously, prioritize deadlines, collaborate with a range of stakeholders, is technologically adept, and is capable of balancing Business-As-Usual work responsibilities while assisting the ABAC Risk Manager with ongoing long-term initiatives.

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The ABAC Sr. Risk Associate's responsibilities include:

  • Performing and/or supervising ABAC due diligence on third-party suppliers and working with business partners to ensure ongoing monitoring of third parties for ABAC risk;
  • Carrying out the designed enterprise wide ABAC Compliance program and framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (FCPA, BBA, and other similar laws);
  • Assist in addressing strategic, cross functional projects to advance the development of the ABAC program;
  • Providing oversight and guidance on ABAC risks and supporting business lines through partnership and engagement;
  • Closely following emerging ABAC trends domestically and internationally, including the development of new laws;
  • Maintaining subject matter awareness and understanding over applicable ABAC laws and related guidance, including the FCPA and BBA;
  • Assisting the ABAC Manager in preparing decks and materials used to brief leadership regarding the development of the ABAC compliance program;
  • Developing and updating relevant ABAC policies, procedures, and trainings;
  • Supporting deck preparation and guidance builds related to ongoing interactions with management, auditors, control testers, and examiners as relevant to ABAC issues; and
  • Mentoring other associate(s) on the ABAC team in the performance of these functions.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in a risk, compliance, legal, or audit role
  • At least 1 year of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in a risk, compliance, legal, or audit role
  • 1+ year of experience working with or applying the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), or Bank Bribery Act (BBA)
  • 1+ year of experience working with third-party due diligence process
  • 1+ year of experience working with data tools such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

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-R203626
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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