Senior Director Data, Models, and AI Risk Management

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VARichmond, VA
Salary
$269,600–$307,700 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $237k
This role $289k
$175k most similar roles pay here $322k

This role pays more than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $197,100–$276,723 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $289k versus about $237k 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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TL;DR · Senior Director Data, Models, and AI Risk Management

Sr. Director- Data, Models, and AI Risk Management | Retail Bank serves as a key leader within the Retail Bank division, focusing on data risk management and technology expertise. This role involves partnering with enterprise teams and second-line defense to develop risk identification and mitigation solutions while providing advisory services to first-line control owners. The individual will build and enhance risk management processes for data quality, lineage, traceability, and usage in LLM and AI systems across the full lifecycle from design to monitoring. Key responsibilities include managing a high-performing team, providing thought leadership on how AI shapes tech and third-party risks, and ensuring compliance with model management requirements. The role requires expertise in risk frameworks, control environments, and strategic planning to address complex data and AI challenges within the retail banking domain.

What you'll do

  • Serve as a subject matter expert regarding the evolution of AI risk across diverse control domains.
  • Identify and implement program enhancements for data and AI risk management based on industry standards.
  • Assess Retail Bank technology and business teams for compliance with enterprise data and model management requirements.
  • Build and maintain oversight processes for data quality, lineage, traceability, and usage in LLM and AI systems.
  • Influence stakeholders to build consensus on risk mitigation strategies for emerging technologies.
  • Monitor the full lifecycle of AI usage including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-deployment monitoring.
  • Deliver decision-oriented reports to senior management highlighting key data and AI risks with proposed mitigations.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team by hiring talent and establishing clear risk ownership across the function.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in Technology Risk, Data Risk, or Model Risk.
  • At least 8 years of people management experience.
  • Experience solving complex programs with a strategic point of view and flawless execution.
  • Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills for interacting with enterprise stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to manage shifting priorities.
  • Consulting experience with a Big 4 firm is preferred.

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