Principal Risk Specialist at Capital One

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Banking, Financial Services, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 1 year of Financial Services Risk Management Experience
  • At least 2 years of Project Management experience
  • At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
  • Preferred: At least 3 years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
  • Preferred: PMP Certification or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM)

Responsibilities

  • Support the team in identifying and assessing risk for decisions impacting the Network, Participants, or Cardholders
  • Act as a liaison between Discover Network, Diners Club International, and/or PULSE Network and key stakeholders and process owners, facilitating effective challenge, approval, and reporting processes
  • Maintenance of Policies and Standards governing Global Payment Network operating processes
  • Risk Consulting to one or more Business Areas relative to their business lines and provide advice and guidance as required
  • Client Management - Develop and leverage key relationships with stakeholders that enable collaboration across the enterprise
  • Corrective action - Identify and track events and issues to mitigate risk to Capital One. Coordinate with applicable business areas to define/implement remediation activities
  • Monitoring and Reporting of Retail Deposit Compliance efforts
  • Change Management - Lead change control efforts at the process level to ensure impacts are appropriately assessed, documented and implemented

Skills

Risk Management
Risk Assessment
Risk Consulting
Governance
Compliance
Policy Maintenance
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Issue Management
Regulatory Compliance
Operational Risk
Decision Making
Communication
Relationship Building

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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