Principal Risk Associate, Enterprise Data Risk Management

Do you want to be part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One manage data and, identify and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of Enterprise Data Risk Management (EDRM), you’ll work with talented associates to provide oversight and effective challenge to ensure that our businesses effectively manage data risk. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic operational risk profile in order to deliver superior products while also protecting our customers.

You’ll also bring your unique perspective and experiences to help us be rigorous, curious and creative.

As a Principal Risk Associate in Capital One’s EDRM team you will apply your analytical, data management, and process management skills to support development and adoption of the Data Management Strategy. You will collaborate with your EDRM team and partner with stakeholders across the enterprise on initiatives to help drive transformation and change necessary to achieve the Data Management strategic objectives and reduce our data risk.

Risk professionals in EDRM are highly motivated; have excellent organization, problem-solving, influence and communication skills. These individuals will have the opportunity to make sure Capital One has strong data management controls and practices and collaborate with other EDRM associates to make sure the appropriate data management processes and controls are implemented. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our Principal Risk Associates.

They operate from a foundation of knowledge about the divisions with whom they are working, laws/regulations, processes and associated controls, and best practices in managing data risk. They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept.

• Test and validate data management controls, systems, and processes within the lines of business across Capital One
• Analyze data and influence others to proactively identify data risks and trends
• Work with other partners in EDM to assess data risk and communicate gaps and issues to the lines of business
• Positively influence Capital One’s data management maturity journey by providing recommendations on data management controls and best practices
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance our data management practices, processes and controls, and validations

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 3 years of experience in data governance, data analytics, systems development, systems testing, or data risk management
• At least 2 years of experience working with data risk and data management controls

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or Data Analytics
• 5+ year of experience in technology audit or risk management
• 5+ years of experience with testing or reviewing system development methodologies and Agile practices
• 1+ year of experience working with AWS or cloud technologies
• 1+ year of experience with reviewing code
• 1+ year of experience working with Python or SQL

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

McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Risk Specialist
Plano, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist
Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist
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 the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt…