Principal Associate, Third Party Management, Enterprise Services Risk Office

Recruiting: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Associate, Third Party Management, Enterprise Services Risk Office

Capital One is a diversified bank that offers a broad array of financial products and services to consumers, small business and commercial clients. As one of the nation’s top 10 banks, we offer a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company and a great place to work.

The Enterprise Services Business Risk Office provides risk management support to several lines of business on behalf of the Enterprise.  We are on the cutting edge of risk management and provide support for new and emerging technologies as well as critical business strategies. Capital One has taken a bold journey to build a technology company, while operating in a complex, highly regulated business. 

Risk Managers 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. A successful candidate for this role will be able to operate from a foundation of knowledge about third party management ,and make sound decisions within the risk management framework. They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept. 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. 

As a Principal Associate  in the Enterprise Services Risk Office, you are the first line of defense to help ensure our Company remains well-managed and avoid unnecessary risk. In this position, you will play a key role in enhancing our third party risk management processes across Capital One. 

Specific responsibilities of the Principal Associate include, but  are not limited to:

• Serve as the risk manager for the Third Party Management business, leveraging subject matter knowledge and critical thinking to drive value during process level assessments and reduce overall risk

• Lead analysis of various business and risk data and information to proactively identify risks, trends, and process improvements

• Stay current on regulatory environment changes, third party supplier industry trends, and understand their impacts to our efforts

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

• Advise and consult on the development and management of new third party management policies, standards and procedures

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and leaders across multiple organizations to achieve strategic objectives

• Coordinate program-related activities and deliverables to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups

• Balance multiple priorities to help drive business value and support team objectives, while managing tasks and activities related to risk management initiatives

Here's what we're looking for in an ideal teammate:

• You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment

• You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness

• You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking

• You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification

• At least 3 years of experience supporting and interacting with internal business clients across multiple levels

• At least 3 years of experience facilitating and leading discussions across various disciplines

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience 

• 3+ years of risk management, third party management, technology, or a related discipline

• 3+ years of experience in IT Risk Manage