Principal Risk Specialist

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Richmond, VAMcLean, VANew York, NYPlano, TX
Salary
$120,800–$137,900 / yr
Posted
10 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 $129k
$109k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $147,200–$209,465 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $129k versus about $178k 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 998 open roles on FindRole.

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

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Risk Specialist

As a Principal Risk Specialist within the Technology SOX Governance team, you will ensure that controls supporting critical technology processes comply with internal and external regulatory requirements. You will perform and supervise routine technology risk activities while collaborating across the enterprise to develop strategic risk management solutions for system stability. Your daily responsibilities include providing oversight on control design, performing preassessments of Tech SOX controls to determine sufficiency before formal testing, and managing issues through impact assessment and remediation planning. The role requires expertise in Information Systems Risk Management, IT Audit, or IT Compliance within a highly regulated environment. You will utilize skills related to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and project management. Preferred technical competencies include experience with AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure, alongside relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or CPA.

What you'll do

  • Ensure technology controls operate effectively and comply with internal and external regulatory requirements.
  • Provide operational oversight and risk consulting for an assigned portfolio of technology controls.
  • Offer consultation on control design and perform effective challenges to maintain robust systems.
  • Perform preassessments of Tech SOX controls to determine process sufficiency before formal testing.
  • Manage identified issues by performing impact assessments, creating remediation plans, and ensuring closure.
  • Identify and implement strategic solutions to improve efficiency within the technology risk domain.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management solutions to ensure company stability.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Military experience.
  • At least 3 years of Information Systems Risk Management, IT Audit, or IT Compliance experience.
  • Preferred: 4+ years of Information Systems Risk Management, IT Audit, or IT Compliance experience.
  • Preferred: 4+ years of Project Management experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in Risk.
  • Preferred: 3+ years of experience working with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.
  • Preferred: Experience working within a Financial Services institution or highly regulated environment.
  • Preferred: At least 1 year of experience with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, or other cloud services.
  • Work authorization that require immigration support from an employer.

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