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Principal Risk Associate, Tech & Cyber Risk | Retail Bank

As a Principal Associate of Tech & Cyber Risk within Capital One's Business Risk Office, you will drive end-to-end risk management by partnering directly with technology stakeholders and engineering teams to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and cyber risks.

In this high-impact role, you will leverage your strong project management, communication, and analytical skills to support cutting-edge technology initiatives and promote strategic risk management across the organization. You will be hands-on in evaluating risks for AI implementations, supporting the technology integration of acquired companies, and monitoring risk posture within large-scale architecture transformation programs. By overseeing remediation efforts and tracking key metrics, you will help teams proactively align with enterprise policies, ensuring the ongoing resilience and security of our technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Risk Management & Execution

  • Drive end-to-end technology and cyber risk assessments, managing the lifecycle from tactical implementation and ongoing evaluation through to remediation tracking and successful risk finding closure.

  • Support the responsible implementation of AI applications and large-scale architecture transformations by conducting timely risk assessments and ensuring project teams align with enterprise risk frameworks.

• Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Utilize strong project management skills to effectively prioritize risk initiatives, ensuring clear project scope and the timely delivery of impactful results.

  • Exhibit outstanding communication skills to build and manage strong stakeholder relationships across engineering and risk functions, keeping all levels informed and influencing outcomes to drive project success.

  • Display strong advisory skills to guide engineering partners through complex risk landscapes, adapting with agility to changing business demands and evolving technology environments.

• Process Improvement & Program Execution

  • Drive continuous improvement within the Tech & Cyber Risk Office by identifying, designing, and implementing enhancements to streamline risk identification, assessment, and mitigation workflows.

• Metrics, Reporting & Compliance

  • Monitor and analyze key risk metrics and dashboards, partnering closely with stakeholders to oversee remediation efforts and drive metrics toward target compliance levels.

  • Assist in preparing accurate compliance documentation and data for audit engagements, ensuring the overall tech risk posture is transparent and well-documented.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or Technology Consulting

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• Familiarity with AI risk management frameworks, or possession of/interest in obtaining certifications such as the Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP).

• Experience working within a Large Financial Services institution, highly regulated environment, or technology consulting organization.

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: $131,300 - $149,800 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

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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