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The Senior Risk Manager works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging risks, recommend effective controls, and drive risk-aware decision making. Key ...

The Senior Risk Manager works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging risks, recommend effective controls, and drive risk-aware decision making. Key ...

The Senior Risk Manager works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging risks, recommend effective controls, and drive risk-aware decision making. Key ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior risk manager in the United States is $118,258.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior risk managers typically earn between $90,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often hold certifications such as FRM or CRM and work in financial services, insurance, or corporate risk departments.

What does a typical day look like for a Senior Risk Manager?

A Senior Risk Manager’s day often includes analyzing complex data to assess potential financial, operational, or strategic risks and developing mitigation strategies accordingly. You’ll regularly collaborate with business leaders across departments, provide expert advice during project planning, and prepare detailed risk reports for executive management or compliance committees. Additionally, you may oversee junior risk team members, guide audit processes, and participate in risk review meetings. This role offers dynamic daily challenges that require both independent analysis and team-oriented communication, making it ideal for those who enjoy both strategic thinking and hands-on collaboration.

What does a Senior Risk Manager do?

A Senior Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks that could impact an organization's financial health, operations, or reputation. They develop risk management strategies, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and collaborate with various departments to implement risk controls. Additionally, they analyze market trends and internal processes to proactively address potential threats. Their goal is to minimize risk exposure while supporting business objectives and long-term sustainability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Risk Manager position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Senior Risk Manager, you need strong analytical capabilities, a deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies, and a relevant degree such as finance, economics, or business administration. Familiarity with risk modeling software, governance frameworks (like COSO or ISO 31000), and industry certifications such as FRM or CRM are highly valued. Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These abilities are essential for effectively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks while supporting organizational objectives.

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Sr. Risk Manager, Data Protection

Sr. Risk Manager, Data Protection

Capital One

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Posted yesterday


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 141 rated banks


Job description

Sr. Risk Manager, Data Protection

This position represents a unique opportunity for those with hands-on cybersecurity technical and operational experience who have a desire to leverage and enhance that expertise in a risk management organization. This individual will have the ability to use technical skills and cyber subject matter expertise to provide effective oversight, credible challenge, and expert advice to help manage and control risk associated with cyber operations. This position will play a key and influential role in assessing and challenging cybersecurity capabilities and operational effectiveness to drive action against areas of risk and concern.

The Senior Risk Manager, Data Protection will play a key role in the review, risk identification, risk assessment, reporting, and effective challenge of cybersecurity controls, operational capabilities, and associated processes. This individual will provide subject matter expertise and oversight and effective challenge of the key cybersecurity domain of data protection in specific areas such as data labeling, classification, tokenization, and encryption.

Technology Risk Management (TRM)'s second line of defense function is a growing organization focused on providing expert advice, credible challenge, and effective advisory and oversight of technology and cyber risks. TRM Associates are highly-skilled cyber, technology, and risk management professionals who bring a wealth of experience to deliver high-impact analysis and recommendations that are rooted in direct knowledge of cyber and technology.

As part of the second line of defense, you will collaborate closely with associates in operational divisions in first line Cyber, Technology, the lines of business, as well as other second line of defense risk management offices to perform and support evaluations of the effectiveness of the firm's cyber controls infrastructure, and offer independent advice and recommendations regarding ways to further mature the firm's cyber risk management capabilities.

Finally, as a member of a growing organization, you will have the opportunity to shape and further refine your portfolio commensurate with the priorities of the organization and the firm. The position affords opportunities for substantial growth. The demands and high-visibility nature of this position require an expert with a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and who can begin contributing immediately.

Responsibilities:

  • Play a lead role in identifying areas of cyber risk to provide oversight, analysis, effective challenge, and risk-informed recommendations for enhancement.

  • Provide technical assessments of cybersecurity and controls design and effectiveness.

  • Draft assessments for senior management and other stakeholders, to include regulatory agencies and the Board of Directors, as needed.

  • Stay current on emerging cyber threats and potential implications to the firm.

  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience

  • At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or enterprise data management

  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience with data protection, technology such as encryption, tokenization, labeling or cryptography.

  • At least 2 years of audit, risk management, program management or technology leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of consulting experience

  • 2+ years of experience driving enterprise remediation efforts

  • Experience as a team leader or technical lead

  • Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework controls, NIST 800-53, ISO 27000-1

  • Professional cyber certifications (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC))

  • Professional Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty)

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: $229,900 - $262,400 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical


New York, NY: $250,800 - $286,200 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical


Plano, TX: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical


Richmond, VA: $209,000 - $238,500 for Sr Manager, Cyber Technical








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.

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

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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).


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