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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior risk analyst in Washington, DC is $124,366.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $155,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Senior Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a solid grasp of risk assessment methodologies, and typically a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Proficiency with risk management software, data analysis tools like Excel, and familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III or SOX is often required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying, evaluating, and reporting risks. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate risk identification and mitigation, supporting sound business decisions, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

How does a senior risk analyst typically collaborate with other departments to identify and mitigate risks?

Senior Risk Analysts regularly work with teams across the organization, such as compliance, finance, operations, and IT, to identify emerging risks and implement mitigation strategies. They often participate in cross-functional meetings, provide insights from data analysis, and help develop policies that address both regulatory requirements and business objectives. Building strong working relationships and communicating complex risk scenarios in an accessible way are key to ensuring coordinated risk management efforts. This collaborative approach not only helps in early detection of potential issues but also fosters a proactive risk culture within the company.

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Senior risk analysts typically earn a median annual salary between $80,000 and $120,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often require strong analytical skills and knowledge of risk management tools and regulations.

What is the difference between Senior Risk Analyst vs Risk Analyst?

AspectSenior Risk AnalystRisk Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often certifications like FRM or CRMBachelor's degree, some certifications like FRM or CRM
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, insurance companies, consulting firmsFinancial firms, corporations, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across finance, insurance, and consulting sectorsCommon in finance, banking, and insurance industries

The main difference is that Senior Risk Analysts typically have more experience, advanced certifications, and handle more complex risk assessments. They often lead projects and mentor junior staff, whereas Risk Analysts focus on data collection, analysis, and supporting risk management processes.

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A senior risk analyst evaluates potential risks that could impact an organization’s financial health, operations, or reputation. They analyze data, develop risk mitigation strategies, and use tools like risk assessment software to inform decision-making. This role often requires strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and relevant certifications such as FRM or CRM.
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Sr. Associate, Capital Markets & Risk - Systems Analyst

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 170 rated banks


Job description

Sr. Associate, Capital Markets & Risk - Systems Analyst

The Treasury Systems & Business Solutions team, a department within Treasury that falls under Capital Markets and Risk organization, consists of business process and system experts who are passionate about creating a simple, well-integrated and intelligent solution that enables superior decision making and best-in-class execution, operations, and risk management for the Treasury department. We are responsible for maintaining Treasury software applications that support both business users and data consumers, while influencing strategic technology decisions. Working back from business imperatives, and internal customer needs, we lead Agile teams to implement new products for Treasury, develop new capabilities, and deliver high quality data.

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to work with the team and Agile pod in delivering cloud-based solutions for the overall business intent through close collaboration across internal partners. This role will be responsible for leading the necessary customer interviews and analysis to ground the problems to be solved, running impact analysis, and working with Agile teams to define, test and implement solutions. The Principal Analyst will also be responsible for delivering and ensuring the integrity of all data changed or produced as a result of any new intent delivery.

General Responsibilities:

  • Define solutions (requirements, designs, services, recommendations) to business/systems problems

  • Liaison between tech and business SMEs to translate business requirements into highly specified project briefs

  • Partner with consumers, business SMEs, and source system teams to analyze, internalize, and translate business requirements and source data to develop: data requirements for upstream source systems, source to target mapping, data quality requirements, processing requirements (business rules, aggregation, transformation), user acceptance test cases, negative test scenarios

  • Prepare systems analysis documentation/specifications

  • Identify roadblocks to projected timeline and present possible solutions

  • Ensure solution integrity through user acceptance testing (UAT) and finalize disposition of solution for business as usual (BAU) acceptance

  • Responsible for various support functions including assisting core system users, downstream systems issues and responding to internal/external audit requests

  • Responsible for the development, maintenance, management, and delivery of technical information or documentation

  • Own the design of configuration changes needed within Treasury's Cash Management system Quantum

  • Manage inter-team and technology dependencies to mitigate project and product risks

  • Support the Product Owner with prioritization, road map development, and test coordination

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience

  • At least 2 years of experience working in a business system analysis role

  • At least 1 years of experience with Capital Markets, Treasury, Payments or Cash Management (such as Quantum or other Cash Management tools) or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

  • 2+ years' experience designing and conducting unit testing

  • 2+ years' experience with SQL, Python, or a combination

  • 1+ year of experience of experience in Agile methodologies

  • 1+ year of experience working with AWS

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: $111,200 - $126,900 for Sr. Analyst, Capital Markets & Risk











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 theCapital 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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