Sr Manager, Risk Management (Auto Finance)

Overview

Sr Manager, Risk Management (Auto Finance)

Financial Services (also known as Capital One Auto Finance or COAF) is the auto finance arm of Capital One.  As a Senior Manager within  COAF’s Business Risk Office, you are responsible for leading a team of Risk Engagement Leads (RELs). RELs are mainly responsible for mitigating risk by managing and ensuring effective remediation and containment of issues that arise within COAF’s operations. In addition, this role works hand-in-hand with our Regulatory Relations, Audit and Credit Review teams to facilitate efficient regulatory examinations, audits and credit reviews.  In this role, not only will you lean into your analytical and problem solving skills by developing and deploying innovative solutions to mitigate risks to COAF, but you will also grow your strategic and influencing skills as you create and implement risk strategies that enable COAF to win in the market. You will help create order out of complexity and enable confident, data-inspired decision making.

In this role, you will thrive in a cross-functional and collaborative environment that values unique perspectives, rewards innovation, and challenges the status quo. As an integral member of the team, you will have a high level of exposure across the division and partner closely with senior business and risk office leaders, technology, compliance, legal, and operational risk. 

In your role, you will:

• Lead a team of high performing risk management professionals charged with managing Issues & Events, Regulatory Examinations, and Audits & Credit Reviews,.  You will also partner closely with Vertical Risk Advisors (VRAs) to ensure controls are appropriately built and maintained to mitigate risk;

• Develop a deep understanding of business strategies, products, services, and risk profile; 

• Identify and assess the impact of the changing regulatory environment on business objectives and risk appetite;

• Analyze data to proactively identify risks and trends and provide insights that support internal customers in decision-making; 

• Support internal business resource planning by providing transparency to audit, credit review and regulatory engagements and commitments; 

• Advise business partners on how to effectively maneuver through a complex risk management framework; 

• Drive collaboration between the risk, compliance, operational risk, and other business support functions, such as legal and subject matter experts;

• Ensure independent escalation of risk management gaps, issues, and concerns, including emerging risks and regulatory focus areas; and

• Identify opportunities to improve risk management practices and develop solutions to perfect risk management, eliminate waste, and deliver an exceptional customer experience

Additional Considerations

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Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• Curious & Analytical - You ask why, explore possibilities, and bring your unique perspective to the table.  You are comfortable with ambiguity and are a truth seeker.  You make it your business to master the data and signals to drive innovative solutions that are grounded in evidence.

• Process & Procedure Oriented- You thrive on gaining command over complex policies and procedures.  

• Discerning & Deliberative - You are careful and methodical, navigate uncertainty and risks expertly, and have a knack for steering the team away from  impulsive or ill-informed decisions.

• Action-Oriented & Results-Driven - You have a desire to take action, try new things, and sometimes fail. Roadblocks won’t set you back, because you’ll stay focused on your goals. You’re organized, are up for juggling multiple deliverables, and prioritize your work while keeping the customer at the forefront of everything you do.

• Up for a Challenge, Fungible, & Self-Starter- Big, undefined, unfamiliar, and complex problems will be exciting for you as you work to identify well-rounded solutions.  You have an insatiable appetite for learning, and are constantly seeking out new challenges, and sit comfortably in an environment where you are the master of your own development and growth. 

• Passionate & Customer-Focused - You are customer obsessed. You make it your business to understand their needs and their goals and are not satisfied with anything less than an exceptional customer experience. 

• Communicative & Influential- You communicate complex ideas concisely and convincingly. You adjust your communication to your audience and are comfortable with presenting to executive leadership.  

• Collaborative & Team-Oriented - You value diverse perspectives and seek insights from others. You bring energy to the group and rally them around a common goal.  

• Crave Feedback-  You enjoy “always on” feedback environments that encourage clear, kind, and continuous input on how you and your team are performing.   

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification 

• At least 5 years of experience in Financial Services or Risk Management 

• At least 5 years of experience supporting internal business clients

• At least 3 years of experience in People Management 

• At least 3 years of experience in project, process, or program management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Masters Degree, Juris Doctorate, or Master of Business Administration

• 7+ years experience in Financial Services or Risk Management

• 5+ years of experience leading cross functional teams

• 5+ years of experience in People Management 

• 1+ years of experience with Financial Analysis, Econometrics, or Statistics

• Risk Certifications (CRCM, CAMS, CIPP, ABA Risk Management Certification)

• PMP Certification or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM)

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.

Plano, TX: $155,300 - $177,200 for Sr. Risk Manager

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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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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