Principal Risk Specialist, Tech & Cyber Risk | Retail Bank

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary
$131,300–$149,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 798 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Risk Specialist, Tech & Cyber Risk | Retail Bank

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As a Principal Risk Specialist in Capital One’s Business Risk Office, you will work closely with risk partners and technology stakeholders to manage end-to-end technology and cyber risks across the organization. Your daily tasks include conducting risk assessments for AI implementations and large-scale architecture transformations, overseeing remediation efforts, and tracking key metrics to ensure compliance with enterprise policies. You will leverage strong project management skills to prioritize initiatives and engage effectively with engineering and operations teams, while also driving process improvements within the Tech & Cyber Risk Office. Key responsibilities involve managing risk assessment lifecycles, facilitating risk forums, and developing comprehensive risk measurement frameworks. The role requires experience in technology risk management or cybersecurity, proficiency in data analysis tools like SQL and Tableau, and familiarity with RCSA methodologies. This position is crucial for maintaining the resilience and security of Capital One’s technology ecosystem within a highly regulated financial services environment.

Skills

SQL Tableau Power BI Agile Waterfall RCSA Risk and Control Self-Assessment AI risk management frameworks

What you'll do

  • Drive end-to-end technology and cyber risk assessments from implementation to remediation.
  • Conduct timely risk assessments for AI implementations and large-scale architecture transformations.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships across engineering, operations, and risk functions.
  • Identify and implement process improvements in the Tech & Cyber Risk Office.
  • Monitor key risk metrics and oversee remediation efforts for compliance.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or Technology Consulting
  • Strong project management skills with success in managing complex, cross-functional risk projects
  • Experience leveraging data analysis and visualization tools to manage metrics and derive insights
  • Knowledge of RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) frameworks and methodologies
  • Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP
  • Familiarity with AI risk management frameworks or interest in obtaining relevant certifications
  • Experience working in a large financial services institution or highly regulated environment

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