Principal Associate, International Risk, Strategy & Technology Enablement

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VANew York, NYRichmond, VA
Salary
$131,300–$149,800 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Below market

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This role $141k
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $155,482–$241,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $198k 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

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TL;DR · Principal Associate, International Risk, Strategy & Technology Enablement

As a Principal Associate on the International Risk Team within Enterprise Services Risk, you will serve as a technical specialist driving the architecture and data governance foundations required for secure global operations. Your responsibilities include designing comprehensive risk management frameworks that align with international standards and regulations, such as GDPR, while providing expert guidance on how business initiatives fit within enterprise risk appetites. You will translate complex policy landscapes into actionable technical requirements, develop data governance frameworks including classification taxonomies and tagging standards, and define enforceable procedures for the data lifecycle. Leveraging AI tools to enhance risk analysis workflows, you will also act as a consultant to Tech and Cyber partners, ensuring secure international infrastructure through connectivity access patterns and hardware/software lifecycle management. This role requires deep expertise in technical risk identification, experience with Cloud Security, Zero Trust, and Network Security frameworks, familiarity with data governance practices, and knowledge of AI/ML concepts.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of comprehensive risk management frameworks for international operations.
  • Review architectural diagrams and proposed network flows to provide risk-based guidance aligned with international standards.
  • Translate international risk policies into technical requirements that engineering teams can implement.
  • Guide the development of data governance frameworks, including classification taxonomies and tagging standards.
  • Define enforceable data lifecycle standards in compliance with global privacy laws like GDPR.
  • Act as a technical consultant for Tech and Cyber partners, providing rationale for risk requirements.
  • Develop standards for secure international infrastructure, including connectivity access patterns.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience in risk management or technology risk management.
  • Experience performing technical risk assessments and identifying threats in complex infrastructures.
  • Familiarity with international data privacy regulations like GDPR and market expansion risks.
  • Ability to develop risk and governance frameworks for Cloud Security, Zero Trust, and Network Security.
  • Experience in Data Governance, including developing data taxonomies and classification standards.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and using Gen AI tools for analysis workflows.
  • Risk or technical certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CIPP, CISSP, or PMP.

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