1

Event Risk Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Director, Risk Management Come be a part of an organization that's dedicated to helping Capital One ... time events. At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment ...

Director, Risk Management Come be a part of an organization that's dedicated to helping Capital One ... time events. At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment ...

Reliable source of transportation to get to and from event sites in a timely manner * Must ... risk environments. Crew members must communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while ...

Event Crew

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$22/hr

Reliable source of transportation to get to and from event sites in a timely manner * Must ... risk environments. Crew members must communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while ...

Event Crew

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$22/hr

Reliable source of transportation to get to and from event sites in a timely manner * Must ... risk environments. Crew members must communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers while ...

About Crisis24 Crisis24 is a global, AI-enhanced provider of travel risk management, mass communications, critical event management, crisis-security consulting, personal protection solutions and ...

Risk Senior Manager

Columbia, MD · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

SC&H's Risk Practice is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and grow our service line with a strong ... events. * Expand client relationships at the CISO, CIO, CTO, CAE, CFO levels; lead cross-sell with ...

Showing results 21-40

Event Risk information

What is an event risk professional?

Event risk professionals are specialists who identify, assess, and manage potential risks associated with events, such as conferences, festivals, or corporate gatherings. Their role includes analyzing possible threats—like safety hazards, financial losses, or reputational damage—and developing strategies to mitigate these risks. They work closely with event planners, security teams, and insurance providers to ensure that events run smoothly and safely. By proactively addressing potential issues, event risk professionals help protect attendees, organizers, and stakeholders from unforeseen problems.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an event risk manager?

To thrive as an Event Risk Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, crisis management, and event planning, often supported by a degree in risk management or a related field. Familiarity with risk analysis software, incident management systems, and relevant certifications such as Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) is highly valuable. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills help you coordinate effectively under pressure and ensure stakeholder confidence. These skills are crucial for proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing risks to ensure safe and successful events.

What are common challenges faced by professionals in event risk roles, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in Event Risk roles often face challenges such as rapidly changing circumstances, unexpected incidents, and ensuring all stakeholders are adequately informed and prepared. Managing these challenges requires strong communication, thorough risk assessments, and contingency planning. Collaborating closely with event planners, security teams, and vendors is essential to anticipate potential issues and implement effective mitigation strategies. Continuous monitoring during events and conducting post-event reviews also help improve future risk management practices.

What is the difference between Event Risk vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent RiskEvent Coordinator
Primary FocusIdentifying and managing risks associated with eventsPlanning, organizing, and executing events
Required CredentialsRisk management certifications, safety trainingEvent planning certifications, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentRisk assessment sites, event venuesEvent locations, client meetings
Industry UsageCorporate, entertainment, sports eventsWeddings, conferences, festivals

While Event Risk specialists focus on identifying and mitigating potential hazards to ensure event safety, Event Coordinators handle the overall planning and execution of events. Both roles are essential in the event industry but serve different functions to ensure successful and safe events.

What are popular job titles related to Event Risk jobs in Washington?

For Event Risk jobs in Washington, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Event Risk jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Event Risk job openings:

Director, Risk Management

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 hours ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

91st of 171 rated banks


Job description

Director, Risk Management
Come be a part of an organization that's dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate business continuity and operational resilience risk. As a member of the Business Continuity and Resilience Risk Management (BCRM) team within Operational Risk Management (ORM) in the Second Line of Defense, that's exactly what you'll do. Working with talented associates in ORM and other key stakeholders across the company, you will apply your organizational and communication skills towards ensuring we have a high performing team who is delivering on our priorities effectively and efficiently.
We empower associates to deliver their best by cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, where varying perspectives and opinions are valued. We embrace each other's differences and encourage all team members to lean into their talents and skills to deliver superior experiences.
As a Director within BCRM you will be responsible for the oversight and challenge of our First Line of Defense risk taking across the majority of the Businesses within Capital One, including Credit Card, Bank and Auto. Additionally, this role will be responsible for implementation and ongoing oversight of Capital One's Operational Resilience framework across the Enterprise. Directors at Capital One are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. These skills allow the Risk Manager to gain insights and act as a change agent to influence business partners. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever changing landscape, so do our Directors. They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and challenge the risk-taking by the First Line of Defense across Card, Retail, Commercial, Auto and Enterprise Services Lines of Business
  • Implement and govern the Operational Resilience Framework across Capital One, including driving compliance with any international regulatory requirements
  • Respond to and report on crises and incidents, ensuring First Line of Defense response is appropriate and Second Line of Defense Risk Management Leadership remains informed
  • Understand emerging resiliency risks across the industry and within Capital One, ensuring First Line of Defense is appropriately prepared to respond
  • Act as a key thought partner on evolving business continuity and resilience methodology changes
  • Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and leaders across multiple organizations to achieve objectives.
  • Coordinate program-related activities and deliverables to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups.
  • Articulate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and actionable manner through both written products and verbal communications
  • Oversee data-driven, risk-based analysis, starting with problem identification or hypothesis development

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 8 years of experience in risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resilience, or audit
  • At least 5 years of financial services industry experience or regulatory environment experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in people management
  • At least 3 years of experience consulting with and presenting to senior executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Risk Management, or a related analytical field.
  • Proven experience in a 2nd Line of Defense risk management role, with a strong track record of effectively challenging 1st Line of Defense business decisions across diverse lines of business (e.g., Card, Retail, Commercial, Auto).
  • Deep familiarity with US and international operational resilience and risk management regulatory standards (such as Federal Reserve SR 20-24, OCC guidelines, DORA, or Basel Committee principles).
  • Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP/MBCP)Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Other operational risk or resilience designations.
  • Experience leading data-driven risk analyses, building risk-based hypotheses, and translating complex technical data into clear, narrative-driven executive reports.
  • Experience overseeing corporate crisis management or incident response frameworks during high-impact, real-time events.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Risk Management
Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Risk Management
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

What Capital One employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom