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
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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This role $289k
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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 1756 open roles on FindRole.

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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 subject matter expert 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 AI usage in large language models. Key responsibilities include overseeing the evolution of AI risk across various domains and managing a high-performing team. Required skills include experience in software delivery, cloud-native architecture, cybersecurity, systems risk management, and resilience engineering. The role addresses the challenge of keeping risk management pace with emerging technologies like AI while ensuring compliance with data and model management requirements.

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

  • At least 12 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, auditing, risk management, or related fields.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent (preferred).
  • 14+ years of Risk Management experience in Cyber or Information Security practice (preferred).
  • 12+ years of experience in cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure) (preferred).
  • 12+ years of experience in a second-line or oversight role at a financial institution or regulatory agency (preferred).
  • Professional Security or Risk Management Certification such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or Open FAIR (preferred).
  • Proficiency in critical thinking and a growth mindset.
  • Strong analytical, planning, strategic thinking, organizational, and communication skills.

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