Principal Associate - Operational Risk Challenge & Advisory, Cyber Risk & Analysis

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

Principal Associate - Operational Risk Challenge & Advisory, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Risk Advisors  at Capital One are highly motivated Risk and process management professionals with excellent analytical, organizational, risk management, project management, and communication skills. These skills allow us to gain insights, and act as a change agent to influence our business partners. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our risk managers. A successful Risk Advisor operates from a foundation of knowledge about the Line of Business with whom they are working, including processes, risks and associated controls, and good risk management practices. They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept with a background that includes technical skill sets. Risk Advisor  have a broad level of exposure across the lines of business and have the opportunity to work with the business to create and implement solutions to appropriately manage risks within Enterprise Services. The demands and high-visibility nature of this position require an expert with a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and who can begin contributing immediately to work focused on performing technical assessments across technology and cybersecurity domains.

As an Operational Risk Advisor supporting Enterprise Services, you will be responsible for working with business partners to identify and consult on potential risks to Capital One.  In this position, you will play a key role performing technology risk assessments.  You will collaborate closely with associates across all lines of defense, Lines of Businesses, and other risk management teams to perform and support the work related to further maturing risk management practices, specifically focused on technology and cybersecurity processes.

Responsibilities:

• Perform risk assessments across business units with heavy  technology and cybersecurity risks

• Drive and coordinate work related to Capital One’s process management program, working with the first line of defense Technology and Cyber teams, Lines of Business, and second line of defense risk management teams, to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups

• Analyze information to proactively identify risks, trends, and process improvements; supporting reporting on risk topics to management

• Stay current on the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to our efforts

• Assist and drive project and program delivery, including project and process management, reporting, engagement in senior leadership meetings, drafting and reviewing materials for senior management and other governance activities.

• Participate in risk and other management forums and contribute to continuous improvement of risk and project / program management practices.

• Support direction, manage expectations, and may support/lead cross-functional teams through various initiatives

• Participate in and execute other special projects for the team on a periodic basis

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience

• At least 2 years of Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or Accounting experience 

• At least 2 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or Accounting experience

• At least 4 years of experience in information security or technology risk management 

• Internal audit or technology risk management experience (or similar)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Project Management Professional (PMP) or CISA (Certified Internal Systems Auditor), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or relevant certification

• Ability to set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams

• Ability to communicate and influence clearly and to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

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