Principal Associate, Process Risk Optimization

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NYMcLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary
$131,300–$149,800 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $141k
$121k most similar roles pay here $224k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $145,150–$211,468 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 998 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 992 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Associate, Process Risk Optimization

As a Principal Associate, Process Risk Optimization - Enterprise Services Risk Operations (ESRO), you will join the Process Risk Optimization team to proactively identify and develop risk mitigation solutions for Capital One. You will serve as the first line of defense by performing process-based assessments across functional areas including cyber, network connectivity, development, cloud operations, data management, resiliency, and third-party functions. Your daily responsibilities involve collaborating with business partners to assess, monitor, and report process-level risks while researching emerging regulatory trends and internal process changes. You will manage multiple project workstreams, draft deliverables in a fast-paced environment, and educate stakeholders on risk management principles. Key competencies include critical thinking, analytical skills, and experience in information security or technology threat analysis. The role addresses the challenge of maintaining a strong risk posture across complex enterprise service lines.

What you'll do

  • Identify and develop risk mitigation solutions for internal business units.
  • Conduct process-based assessments to evaluate risks in areas like cyber, cloud, and data management.
  • Research emerging regulatory trends and internal process changes to identify potential risks.
  • Advise business partners on risk management principles and provide guidance on enterprise standards.
  • Manage multiple simultaneous projects by prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues.
  • Create deliverables and documentation for project teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Drive efficiency improvements through the development of better internal processes and controls.
  • Participate in management forums to contribute to continuous improvement of risk practices.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
  • At least 3 years of experience in risk management.
  • At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with business clients.
  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience preferred.
  • At least 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management.
  • At least 1 year of Financial Services industry experience.
  • Experience with analysis of information security or technology threats and risks.
  • One or more certifications in security, technology, risk, project management, or audit.

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