Director, Tech Risk & Analysis

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary
$230,400–$263,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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This role $247k
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $198,250–$278,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $247k versus about $238k for comparable roles.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 1756 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 961 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Tech Risk & Analysis

As a member of the TCDR team within the Retail Risk Office, the Director, Tech Risk & Analysis will apply expertise in risk management and project management to support Risk Management Strategy. This role involves assessing current states, identifying gaps, and evaluating technology and cyber risks, threats, and business impacts. The individual will define mitigation strategies, prioritize actions, and implement recommendations while integrating advanced tools and agentic AI to modernize risk management frameworks. Key responsibilities include performing data analysis to inform policies, managing lifecycle programs, and advising executives on cyber-related risks. Required skills include knowledge of software delivery, distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, infrastructure as code, identity and access management, application security, and resilience engineering. The role addresses the challenge of maintaining risk posture within a rapidly changing digital landscape through robust control programs and proactive risk identification.

What you'll do

  • Assess current state technology and cyber risk profiles to identify gaps and determine business impact.
  • Define, prioritize, and implement mitigation strategies for identified technical and cybersecurity risks.
  • Integrate advanced tools and agentic AI to modernize and evolve risk management frameworks.
  • Analyze data points and reporting metrics to inform policy changes and drive organizational improvements.
  • Research and evaluate industry practices and regulatory changes to recommend solutions for complex issues.
  • Advise Accountable Executives on tech and cyber risks through formal forums and exception management processes.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of risk programs, including documenting action plans and communicating with stakeholders.
  • Coach and enable team members while championing a culture of innovation and measurable business impact.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
  • At least 9 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, auditing, risk management, or related fields.
  • Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent (preferred).
  • 9+ years of Risk Management experience in Cyber or Information Security practice (preferred).
  • 9+ years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure) (preferred).
  • 9+ years of experience in a second-line or oversight role at a financial institution or regulatory agency (preferred).
  • Professional Security or Risk Management Certification such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or Open FAIR (preferred).

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