Principal Associate, Strategic Change Risk Assessments, Corporate Development and Risk Identification - Enterprise Services Risk

Principal Associate, Strategic Change Risk Assessments, Corporate Development and Risk Identification - Enterprise Services Risk

We are hiring! The Enterprise Services Risk organization is expanding with a focus on attracting innovative, pioneering, collaborative, and highly skilled professionals. We operate at the forefront of risk management, providing support for novel and developing technologies, as well as critical business strategies. Diverse perspectives and experiences are valued as we work to redefine the financial sector. 

As a Principal Associate on the Change Risk Management Team, you will be on the forefront of ensuring that our business partners are delivering strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, in a well managed and responsible manner. You will be a key contributor for the governance and oversight of the Enterprise Services Corporate Development and Risk Identification process, a process designed to prudently manage the legal, compliance, technical and operational risks associated with expanding our business footprint. 

This position is responsible for ensuring that the Change Risk Assessments processes, supporting Corporate Development and nonpublic initiatives, remains an efficient, reputable, and value adding risk process that continues to evolve in a way that meets the needs of our business partners. 

In this role, you will: 

• Identify relevant risks and mitigation strategies during pre-Legal Day 1 due diligence for sensitive Capital One Corporate Development transaction activities

• Support high touch risk assessments for Enterprise Services’ strategic imperatives, collaborating effectively with First Line Technology and Cyber teams, Lines of Business, and Second Line teams

• Partner directly with Enterprise Services Risk leaders and project teams on strategic Capital One initiatives, including confidential initiatives, providing continuous counsel and oversight throughout the risk assessment lifecycle 

• 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 

• Execute reporting routines, including support for periodic business reviews and ad hoc data requests

• Support interactions with Internal Audit and Regulatory agencies related to our work, as applicable

• As needed, support other risk assessments and governance processes within the Change Risk Management Team

• Manage highly market-sensitive and proprietary information with utmost discretion and integrity

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification

• At least 3 years of experience in risk management, process Management, project management, or a combination of these

• At least 3 years of experience planning and leading risk assessments or audits

• At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients

• At least 3 years of experience working with corporate transactions, mergers or acquisitions, which required handling of privileged information

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

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

• At least 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management

• At least 3 years of project management experience leading cross functional projects

• At least 1 year of Financial Services industry experience

• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills to interact and influence at all levels of the organization (e.g., technology/cyber organizations, enterprise business stakeholders, and executive leadership)

• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining superior results

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

• Consulting experience with a Big 4 firm