Director, Cyber and Tech Risk Execution

Overview

Director, Cyber and Tech Risk Execution

Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today, powered by our passion for our customers. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and we execute: Capital One moved our entire enterprise to the public cloud over the course of five years. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity, reliability, software quality, and data management.

Technology & Data Risk Management (TDRM) is a small organization that packs a big punch. The ~200 professionals in TDRM are trusted experts who oversee ~14,000 developers at Capital One. We raise the bar for excellence in cybersecurity, reliability, and tech risk, and data management risk. We shape strategy and decisions, challenge activities to ensure they meet our standards, and perform independent tests of our security and technology risk.

For years, the cybersecurity community has debated whether the CISO should report to the CIO or not. In regulated financial services, the answer is: both. The first-line CISO has operational responsibilities and reports to the CIO. The second-line Chief Tech Risk Officer (CTRO) and the Tech & Data Risk Management (TRM) organization have broader responsibilities for cybersecurity but also reliability, software quality, resilience, and the risk of failing to manage our data. The CTRO is independent and oversees the work of the CISO, the CIO/CTO, and the Chief Data Officer. The CTRO reports to the Chief Risk Officer, who reports directly to the CEO.

Our business leaders must make technology decisions constantly. TDRM makes sure they have the tech and data risk information they need to make good decisions. Associates within TDRM are highly skilled information security, cybersecurity, site reliability engineering, technology, data analyst, data scientist, and risk management professionals. They have a wealth of experience and a demonstrated ability to add value with their advice and to deliver high-impact results.

Role Summary:

As a Director of Cyber and Tech Risk Execution, you will play a fundamental role in supporting and guiding the first line with the practical application of our Risk Levelling Program. The program has been created to ensure Tech and Cyber risks are consistently defined and measured, leading to meaningful data that drives action to mitigate risk across the entire organization. You will be a risk expert who has proven abilities to influence across all layers of the organization, known for your ability to get things done in the right way and at the required pace. Your ability to flex your approach and provide innovative solutions to complex problems will be a key part of the role.  Alongside this, you will be guiding and mentoring our Senior Risk Managers within the RAPID team, demonstrating model behavior covering risk expertise, and multi-faceted stakeholder influence, whilst delivering against Enterprise-wide targeted deadlines. 

In addition to leading the core program you will have responsibilities to execute risk framework activities across multiple divisions, providing counsel on risk assessment and treatment options.

You will have a strong knowledge of technology/cyber risk, industry, and regulatory trends, paired with strategic thinking, and possess an intellectually curious nature, with an ability to thrive in undefined problem spaces. 

Responsibilities:

• Influence executives across the Lines of Business to take accountability for complex (and sometimes sensitive) technology and cyber risks

• Execute the Risk Leveling program across centralized and decentralized divisions

• Leverage leadership experience and executive influencing skills to continuously improve our risk maturity journey

• Constructively debate issues and connect the dots across various assessments (typically includes risk and control self-assessments, critical business process-level assessments, assessments of new initiatives, scenario analysis, challenge of risk acceptances, etc.)

• Identify opportunities to influence risk-taking strategies

• Demonstrate robust risk management oversight in supporting various internal audits and regulatory exams

• Mentor and develop associates to meet their professional development goals

• Maintain a broad, expert understanding of technology risk frameworks, with an innate ability to leverage this understanding for the purposes or risk identification and mitigation

• Effectively communicates and demonstrates subject matter expertise in risk categorization, how risks can occur in a new environment, and the measures required to safeguard the enterprise

• Exhibits strong critical thinking and communication skills, with proven ability to navigate the unknown 

• Leverages reporting & tools to perform analysis on different types of data points to inform policies and drive change; understands associated reporting metrics and is able to inform on tech and cyber risks

• Demonstrates sound lifecycle program management to include socializing action plans, impediments and risks, and stakeholder training / engagement

A successful candidate will have:

• Superb communication skills that include active listening and executive presentation skills

• Proven critical analytical behavior, including and the ability to express a point of view supported by data (with both technical and non-technical audiences)

• Expertise in technology and cybersecurity domains, with an ability to identify risks and to propose multiple options to manage to an acceptable level

• Excellent influencing skills across all levels of the organization, tailoring the style and content to meet the needs of the audience

• The ability to understand the materiality of feedback from stakeholders, knowing when to act and when to listen, including driving discussions to find resolution where required.

• A Track record of providing strategic direction to teams, peers, and stakeholders to drive results, solve problems, and influence outcomes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND at least 7 years of experience in information security, information technology or risk management OR High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification AND at least 9 years of experience in information security, information technology or risk management 

• At least 5 years of experience developing, evaluating or implementing cybersecurity, technology or risk assessment activities

• Professional security management or risk management certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Open FAIR Certified)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree 

• Knowledge of supervisory expectations expressed in the FFIEC IT Handbook, Federal Reserve Supervisory Letters, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Bulletins or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Financial Institution Letters

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: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis

New York, NY: $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Plano, TX: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis

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 theCapital 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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