Principal Risk Specialist at Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in quality control, process management, or project management
  • At least 2 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for quality assurance
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Desire to help the enterprise appropriately manage the change risk associated with large-scale project execution
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit
  • 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Agile certification
  • Experience working in an interactive, highly collaborative environment
  • Experience working in the financial services industry

Responsibilities

  • Collect and organize data from various sources to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Input and manage data within the designated database systems
  • Support data integrity efforts by performing regular quality checks and reconciliations
  • Own the creation of semi-annual dashboard for Change Governance
  • Support Standard Adherence activities for large programs - document outputs, and communicate results with program leaders and stakeholders
  • Support documentation requests with audit and/or external regulators on matters related to change governance
  • Own updates to policies, standards and procedures
  • Deliver continuous improvement activities for all change and risk governance processes

Skills

Project Management
Risk Management
Compliance
Audit
Quality Control
Process Management
Data Integrity
Dashboard Creation
PMP
Cross-functional Leadership

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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