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Principal Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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Principal Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

full-timePosted: Jan 14, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Do you want to be part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Assessments Team, you’ll work with talented associates to provide oversight and guidance for our risk assessment programs and risk mitigation methodology that ensure our businesses effectively manage risk. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic 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.

Enterprise Risk Management is the center of risk management for our company and covers all categories of risk, governing policies and standards, risk assessments, and issue and event management. The skills and experience obtained in this area are some of the most sought after in the market today. The Assessment Advisory team is focused on developing risk management strategies, processes and tools to ensure our company effectively manages the business objectives and satisfies the regulatory requirements.

We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, process professional who excels in a team environment. This individual will have experience in risk management, improving processes, identifying with the perspective of our customers, and be able to connect the regulatory environment to processes. This individual must be able to effectively communicate and influence partners across the company and across multiple levels of the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, process/project management capability, and results driven are essential to succeeding in this role. This individual should feel comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative information and can move from the “grey” area to grounded recommendation in an organized and transparent manner.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
  • Providing project management and oversight for Divisional Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Program(s) execution to include - training, assessment monitoring, management reporting, etc.

  • Facilitating assessment governance and methodology consultative services to 1st line LOB and 2nd line partners 

  • Leading ongoing governance and integration for the risk measurement programs including policy updates, issue management, change management, MBR and industry engagement management 

  • Performing Assessment reporting to key stakeholders, identifying trends, themes and ongoing monitoring of methodology results

  • Supporting audits, exams, and assessments across Enterprise Risk Management 

  • The desired experience and skill set for the ideal candidate include:
  • Strategic & analytic orientation: A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics. 

  • Strong communication skills: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Clear results orientation: display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. He/she should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment

  • Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. 

  • Basic Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

  • At least 3 years of experience in Process Management or Project Management 

  • At least 2 year of experience in Risk Management 


  • Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master’s Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Process Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science or Information Systems 

  • 3+ years of experience in Risk Management 

  • Risk Management certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

  • Process Management Certification such as  LEAN and Six Sigma or Compliance Certifications such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Business Process Management Certification


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









    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.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

    Locations

    • McLean, Virginia, United States
    • Richmond, Virginia McLean, VirginiaRichmond

    Salary

    Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

    45,000 - 80,000 USD / yearly

    * This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Skills Required

    • risk managementintermediate
    • process managementintermediate
    • project managementintermediate
    • analytical skillsintermediate
    • stakeholder communicationintermediate
    • problem solvingintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience (experience)
    • At least 3 years of experience in Process Management or Project Management (experience)
    • At least 2 years of experience in Risk Management (experience)
    • Master’s Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Process Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science or Information Systems (experience)
    • Risk Management certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) (experience)
    • Process Management Certification such as LEAN and Six Sigma (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Provide project management and oversight for Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Programs
    • Facilitate assessment governance and methodology consultative services
    • Lead governance and integration for risk measurement programs
    • Perform assessment reporting to stakeholders
    • Support audits, exams, and assessments
    • Identify trends and themes in risk data

    Benefits

    • general: comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

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    Principal Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

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    Principal Risk Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

    full-timePosted: Jan 14, 2026

    Job Description

    Overview

    Do you want to be part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Assessments Team, you’ll work with talented associates to provide oversight and guidance for our risk assessment programs and risk mitigation methodology that ensure our businesses effectively manage risk. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic 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.

    Enterprise Risk Management is the center of risk management for our company and covers all categories of risk, governing policies and standards, risk assessments, and issue and event management. The skills and experience obtained in this area are some of the most sought after in the market today. The Assessment Advisory team is focused on developing risk management strategies, processes and tools to ensure our company effectively manages the business objectives and satisfies the regulatory requirements.

    We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, process professional who excels in a team environment. This individual will have experience in risk management, improving processes, identifying with the perspective of our customers, and be able to connect the regulatory environment to processes. This individual must be able to effectively communicate and influence partners across the company and across multiple levels of the organization. Strong problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, process/project management capability, and results driven are essential to succeeding in this role. This individual should feel comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative information and can move from the “grey” area to grounded recommendation in an organized and transparent manner.
    Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
  • Providing project management and oversight for Divisional Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Program(s) execution to include - training, assessment monitoring, management reporting, etc.

  • Facilitating assessment governance and methodology consultative services to 1st line LOB and 2nd line partners 

  • Leading ongoing governance and integration for the risk measurement programs including policy updates, issue management, change management, MBR and industry engagement management 

  • Performing Assessment reporting to key stakeholders, identifying trends, themes and ongoing monitoring of methodology results

  • Supporting audits, exams, and assessments across Enterprise Risk Management 

  • The desired experience and skill set for the ideal candidate include:
  • Strategic & analytic orientation: A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics. 

  • Strong communication skills: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Clear results orientation: display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. He/she should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment

  • Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. 

  • Basic Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

  • At least 3 years of experience in Process Management or Project Management 

  • At least 2 year of experience in Risk Management 


  • Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master’s Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Process Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science or Information Systems 

  • 3+ years of experience in Risk Management 

  • Risk Management certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM)

  • Process Management Certification such as  LEAN and Six Sigma or Compliance Certifications such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Business Process Management Certification


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









    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.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

    Locations

    • McLean, Virginia, United States
    • Richmond, Virginia McLean, VirginiaRichmond

    Salary

    Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

    45,000 - 80,000 USD / yearly

    * This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Skills Required

    • risk managementintermediate
    • process managementintermediate
    • project managementintermediate
    • analytical skillsintermediate
    • stakeholder communicationintermediate
    • problem solvingintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience (experience)
    • At least 3 years of experience in Process Management or Project Management (experience)
    • At least 2 years of experience in Risk Management (experience)
    • Master’s Degree in Business Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Process Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science or Information Systems (experience)
    • Risk Management certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) (experience)
    • Process Management Certification such as LEAN and Six Sigma (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Provide project management and oversight for Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Programs
    • Facilitate assessment governance and methodology consultative services
    • Lead governance and integration for risk measurement programs
    • Perform assessment reporting to stakeholders
    • Support audits, exams, and assessments
    • Identify trends and themes in risk data

    Benefits

    • general: comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

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