Senior Associate, Capital Markets & Risk

Overview

Senior Associate, Capital Markets & Risk

Senior Associate, Capital Markets(CM050)

(Should use Finance Product and Data Solutions Risk Advisor for posting) 

Capital One is seeking a motivated professional for a Senior Associate risk advisory position within the Finance Risk Management (FRM) team. FRM associates are engaged and insightful risk management partners working across the Finance organization to execute robust and proactive risk management programs, improve effectiveness and efficiency of operation while reducing risk and influencing risk stakeholders, i.e., 2nd line programs, other risk offices, compliance, internal audit, and regulators. FRM strives to enable a strong culture of risk management across Finance that drives efficiency and is adaptable to a changing environment.

This position will support our Finance Product and Data Solutions (FPDS) organization with a heavy focus on risks that may be present with the growth and strategy of our Finance product and data teams. Risk considerations for this organization are varied, although generally related to governance or process oversight, or are aligned to data and technologies utilized to meet our Finance organizational goals. This role will also have opportunities to engage in other finance-related initiatives in support of our business partners or the FRM team. An ability to build strong connections that enable effective problem solving, influence, and communications to drive strategic initiatives within and beyond the Finance division will contribute to the candidate’s success.   

General Responsibilities:

• Support the FRM data risk lead for FPDS;

• Provide risk advisory services to the Finance Divisional Data Risk Officer and performing data teams;

• Foster productive networks and relationships to provide excellent advisory services to FPDS stakeholders;

• Perform risk assessments to ensure the FPDS organization is adhering to internal risk policies and standards, e.g. Enterprise Risk Management, Information and Data Management, or Technology Operations expectations;

• Synthesize information from disparate sources in a manner that enables FRM to influence business, product, and technology leaders to make grounded, risk-based decisions - identify themes to support the risk story;

• Report on the health of programs assigned, ensuring sufficient awareness and transparency to leadership;

• Champion ideas related to process and/or controls automation and the consideration of relevant/emerging technologies as a means to mitigate risks;

• Identify opportunities to collaborate within and beyond FRM to continually mature our risk office practices and governance;

• Provide risk education and support to stakeholders as the risk subject matter expert within areas assigned;

• Develop and maintain documentation to include procedures and presentation materials;

• Assist with the preparation and execution of audit and regulatory exams as they pertain to responsible areas.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a Finance-related field

• At least 2 years of Operational Risk advisory or Audit experience, especially as it relates to data and technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience advising or validating the effectiveness of Operational Risks and Controls - Technology, Business Process, or Data Management risks;

• 1+ year of experience related to product or IT project management;

• Education or experience with cloud-based technologies

• Experience assessing Generative AI and Agentic AI risks

• Risk Management, or Product Management, or Process Engineering certifications (APRM, CDMP, CPM, Six Sigma, BPM etc.);

• Strong critical thinking with an ability to flex among and balance changing priorities; 

• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, unstructured environment;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Prior experience with Google Suite.

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

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $111,200 - $126,900 for Sr. Analyst, Capital Markets & Risk

Richmond, VA: $101,100 - $115,400 for Sr. Analyst, Capital Markets & Risk

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 status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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