Principal Associate, International Risk Management -ES Risk

Overview

Principal Associate, International Risk Management -ES Risk

Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today and we are growing our tech teams globally. As a Principal Associate for international change-based risk assessments, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and driving our international risk management strategy—from day one. Teamwork is at the heart of our innovation and we empower each other to think big. We welcome diverse perspectives and experiences as we reshape the financial industry. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity and managing technology risk. Technology/Cyber Risk Associates are experienced and progressive individuals that operate within a highly collaborative team environment to deliver value-added risk management services to our Technology and Business partners. You will have a high level of exposure across lines of business to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company. Proficiency in risk management program (ideally Technology risk-driven program) development and management are key to success in this role. The successful candidate will be an experienced risk management professional who understands cyber technology functions and organizations, with strong analytical, planning, strategic thinking, organizational and communication skills.

As a Principal Associate of Technology/Cyber Risk in Capital One’s Enterprise Services Risk Office (ES Risk, first line of defense), you will be on the forefront of enabling our business partners to efficiently and effectively deliver strategic change initiatives (e.g. international activities) while ensuring that risks are appropriately identified and mitigated. Specifically, in this position, you will help lead the international risk assessment processes for our international tech talent expansion, which includes executing and enhancing our risk management processes across Capital One, influencing outcomes supporting the broader enterprise International Risk Strategy, and driving consistency and transparency across the enterprise so that we consistently identify individual risks to mitigate as well as comprehensively roll up key themes and generate views of aggregate risk across our international tech talent expansion. You will collaborate closely with associates and senior leaders across all lines of defense, Lines of Business, and other risk management teams to support this work.  This includes implementing risk management tools and frameworks for the organization and managing a sustainable and mature process to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risk. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker with expertise in technology and cybersecurity domains that has the ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to gain consensus, communicate effectively in a cross-functional organization, and facilitate constructive problem-solving to achieve objectives and remove roadblocks. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive and coordinate work related to Capital One’s emerging international risk management function, specifically leading the international risk assessment processes for our international tech talent expansion in Enterprise Services

• Track and assess international initiatives through the current LAUNCH risk assessment process, working with the first line of defense Technology and Cyber teams, Lines of Business, and second line of defense teams, to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups

• Identify and implement local process improvements to drive efficiency and maximize value

• Assist the ES Risk leadership team and country leadership team(s) in delivering their strategy and service model

• Assist and drive project and program delivery, including project and process management, reporting, engagement in senior leadership meetings, drafting and reviewing materials for Senior Management

• Define and execute education and training campaigns to ensure that Change Driven Risk Assessment programs remain visible and effective

• Participate in risk and other management forums and contribute to continuous improvement of risk and project / program management practices

• Support and lead cross-functional projects across a variety of strategic initiatives, including potential oversight of third party resources

• Stay current on the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to our international operations

• Support interactions with Internal Audit and Regulatory agencies related to our work, as applicable

• Write and revise documents such as policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Develop and enhance processes, tools, templates, and job aids. Draft, contribute to, edit, and deliver presentations that aid in the design, development, refinement, and usage of risk methods

• Participate in and execute other special projects for the team on a periodic basis

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience

• At least 3 years of experience in information security or technology risk management

• At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients

• At least 3 years of experience planning and leading risk assessments and audits

• At least 3 years of project or program management experience

• At least 2 years of experience developing, evaluating, and implementing information security or technology controls

• At least 2 years of experience with information security, technology practices, standards or procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in information security or technology risk management

• At least 5 years of project management experience leading cross functional projects and programs

• At least 4 years of experience with analysis of information security or technology threats and risks 

• At least 4 years of experience in information security or technology risk identification and assessments associated with new or change-driven initiatives

• Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills to confidently interact at all levels of the organization (e.g., technology cyber organizations, enterprise business stakeholders, and executive leadership)

• Background in the financial services industry

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM)

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines

• Ability to set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams

• Consulting experience with a Big 4 firm

• Familiarity with financial sector regulatory practices and three lines of defense

• Proficient with G Suite, Google Workspace for reports, analysis, and presentations is a plus

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: $127,500 - $145,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

New York, NY: $139,100 - $158,700 for Prin Assoc, 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 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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