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Head of Finance

Stafford, VA · Hybrid

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Henrico, VA · On-site

$157K - $215K/yr

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... operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Targeted Compensation: The targeted ... Guide supplier segmentation, supplier development, and risk mitigation strategies to improve ...

Head of Claims The Senior Manager, Claims & Risk Management leads HITT's enterprise claims function ... Drive process, technology, and operational improvements to improve efficiency, consistency, and ...

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How much do head of operational risk jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of operational risk in Virginia is $119,670.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,900.00 and $157,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a head of operational risk do?

A Head of Operational Risk is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact an organization's day-to-day operations. They develop risk management strategies, implement policies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role often involves overseeing risk assessments, collaborating with various departments, and reporting to senior management or the board. Their main goal is to minimize losses and enhance the organization's resilience against operational threats.

How does the head of operational risk typically collaborate with other departments to manage organizational risk?

The Head of Operational Risk works closely with departments such as compliance, audit, IT, and business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization. Regular cross-functional meetings, risk assessments, and workshops are common practices to ensure all teams are aligned on risk management strategies. This collaborative approach helps to create a comprehensive risk culture, ensures effective communication of risk policies, and supports proactive management of emerging risks. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are essential for building relationships and driving risk initiatives across diverse teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a head of operational risk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Operational Risk, you need strong expertise in risk management, analytical skills, and a background in finance or business, often supported by relevant degrees and industry certifications such as FRM or PRM. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, regulatory compliance systems, and data analysis platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking are crucial soft skills for influencing stakeholders and guiding risk culture. These skills and qualities are vital for identifying, mitigating, and managing risks to ensure organizational stability and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Head Of Operational Risk job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,670 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Sr. Business Analyst - Operational Risk Capital

Mclean, VA • On-site

Capital One
Funds, Trusts and Financial Programs • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Sr. Business Analyst - Operational Risk Capital
The Operational Risk Capital team develops strategies, processes, and analyses to effectively manage operational risk capital needs, and provide key analytical output, to support effective risk management of Capital One's material operational risks. The team partners closely with Model Development, Internal Loss Data team, Scenario Analysis team, Legal, Finance, and first line and second line risk leaders on risk measurement and risk management.
As a Senior Business Analyst, you will apply your strategic and analytical skills to develop operational risk loss projections for Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR). You will allocate the operational risk capital to lines of business and product lines as their Managerial Capital. You will develop a deep appreciation for the most critical operational risks and the importance of a strong capital management framework which contribute to safeguarding Capital One and the broader banking industry. And you will do it all in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation.
General Responsibilities:
  • Analysis: Identify business challenges and opportunities for improvement and solve for them using analysis to make strategic or tactical recommendations
  • Execution: Develop hypotheses, design analyses to test the hypotheses, synthesize the takeaways for leadership, and lead implementation efforts
  • Partnership: Work closely with colleagues across Capital One including: Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Finance, Legal, Model Development, and others to achieve our risk measurement agenda
  • Strategic & analytic orientation: A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics. Conceptual thinking skills must be complemented by a strong quantitative orientation.
  • Strong business judgment, leadership and integrity: He/she should be a tenacious decision maker, able to bring a healthy, aggressive, yet responsible approach to business
  • Strong communication skills: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Clear results orientation: display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. He/she should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment
  • Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment.
  • Previous management consulting experience is a plus

Basic Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of professional experience performing analysis
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
    • A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer engineering, Software engineering, Mechanical engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field)
    • A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Business or quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Physical Sciences, Math, Statistics, Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience in consulting
  • 1+ years of experience in Statistical model building
  • 2+ years of experience in business analysis
  • 1+ years of experience in project management
  • 2+ years of experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL), BI platforms (Tableau), Excel

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified 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: $111,200 - $126,900 for Sr. Business Analyst
Richmond, VA: $101,100 - $115,400 for Sr. Business Analyst
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.
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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
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