Manager – Risk Advisor

Manager, Risk Advisor

The Risk Management Risk (RMR) Office is seeking a highly motivated Risk Advisor to apply their analytical, risk, communication, and project management skills in support of the Risk Tech organization.  Through this work they will gain a broad, general understanding of how Capital One manages technology risk. They will also gain deeper knowledge in specific areas of technology risk management, such as business continuity and audits. Their solid risk management skills will be enhanced by developing a rich understanding of the Risk Management Framework and related Policy, Standards, and Procedures.

RMR Technical Risk Managers combine technical knowledge with the ability to manage and assess risks across cloud-native software platforms. This individual will have opportunities to oversee several work streams and to partner in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks. Successful performance of this role includes fostering accountability and collaboration across all stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. They must be comfortable asking tough questions, challenging assumptions, and providing clear, actionable recommendations to ensure risks are properly managed without unnecessary delays. At the same time, they will exercise their skills in problem solving and critical thinking to continuously improve Risk Tech’s risk posture.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain a proactive stance in escalating risks when necessary and ensure alignment with organizational goals

• Manage internal audits and exams directed to and/or impacting Risk Tech

• Manage Business Continuity activities for Risk Tech, including Business Continuity Plan updates

• Monitor issue remediation, tracking, and closure

• Sets direction, manages expectations and leads cross-functional teams via influence

• Analyzes data within managed work streams to proactively identify risks, trends, and process improvements

• Develops, nurtures, and maintains collaborative relationships with our Risk Tech partners and key stakeholders

• Provides MBR and other metric inputs as required

• Engages in routine Risk Assessments (RCSAs, PLAs, Launch assessments), which includes helping to drive influential outcomes

• Communicates technical issues and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in clear, concise language

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience

• At least 5 years of experience working in technical audits or technical risk management 

• At least 3 years of experience interacting with internal audit, business continuity, or centralized risk and compliance teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience on a technical program that provides firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by technical teams

• 6+ years of experience working in technical audits or technology risk management 

• 4+ years of experience interacting with internal audit, business continuity, or centralized risk and compliance teams

• 3+ years of Process Management or Project Management

• Robust critical thinking skills

• Excellent  problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills

• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification or higher

• Professional security or risk management certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $146,100 - $166,700 for Risk ManagerRichmond, VA: $132,800 - $151,600 for Risk Manager

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital 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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