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Debris Monitor - Locals Preferred

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Monitor third-party contractor operations for compliance with safety standards, scope of work, and operational requirements. * Identify and report safety hazards, and maintain awareness of ...

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How much do third party contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for third party contractor in the United States is $29.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Third Party Contractor vs Independent Contractor?

AspectThird Party ContractorIndependent Contractor
CredentialsMay require specific certifications or licenses depending on industryGenerally self-certified; certifications vary by profession
Work EnvironmentWorks on client sites or remotely, often under a third-party company's managementWorks independently, often from home or multiple clients
Employer/Industry UsageHired through a staffing agency or third-party firm to fulfill client needsHired directly by clients or as a sole proprietor
Search/Comparison IntentCommonly compared for contractual and legal differencesOften contrasted regarding independence and business setup

Third Party Contractors are typically hired through staffing agencies or third-party firms, often requiring industry-specific certifications and working under client or agency supervision. Independent Contractors operate more autonomously, managing their own business and client relationships. Understanding these differences helps clarify employment structure and legal considerations.

What is a third party contractor?

A third party contractor is an external individual or company hired to perform specific tasks or services for an organization, often under a contractual agreement. They typically bring specialized skills and work independently from the company's internal staff, often in fields like construction, IT, or consulting.

What jobs pay $700 a day?

Third Party Contractors in specialized fields such as construction, IT consulting, or skilled trades can sometimes earn $700 or more per day, especially with experience, certifications, or in high-demand projects. These roles often require specific skills, licenses, or security clearances and may involve project-based or contract work with flexible schedules.

How can I make 2000 a week working from home?

Third party contractors can earn $2,000 a week by taking on high-volume or specialized freelance tasks, such as content creation, virtual assistance, or consulting, often requiring strong skills and self-discipline. Success depends on the demand for services, effective time management, and building a reliable client base, with some roles offering flexible schedules and remote work environments.

How does a Third Party Contractor typically integrate with in-house teams during a project?

Third Party Contractors often work alongside in-house teams, collaborating closely to achieve project goals. Depending on the contract, you may attend regular meetings, provide progress updates, and share expertise with internal staff. Clear communication and adaptability are key, as you will need to align with the company's processes and culture while delivering your specialized services. Building good working relationships can also lead to future contract opportunities or referrals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Third Party Contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Third Party Contractor, you need specialized expertise in your field, strong project management abilities, and typically relevant certifications or business licenses. Familiarity with contract management software, invoicing systems, and compliance regulations is often required. Exceptional communication, negotiation skills, and reliability help build client trust and manage expectations. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering quality work on time, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.

What are third party contractors?

Third party contractors are external individuals or companies hired by an organization to perform specific tasks or services that are not handled internally. They operate independently from the hiring organization and typically work under a contract that outlines the scope, duration, and payment terms of the services provided. Third party contractors are commonly used for specialized work, temporary projects, or to supplement existing staff. They are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and are not considered employees of the hiring company.

What jobs pay 4000 a week without a degree?

Third party contractors in fields like skilled trades, specialized consulting, or freelance work can sometimes earn $4,000 or more weekly without a degree, especially with experience and in high-demand areas. These roles often require specific skills, certifications, or licenses, and may involve flexible schedules or independent work environments.
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Infographic showing various Third Party Contractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,281 per year, or $29.9 per hour.
Principal Associate, Third Party Risk Management

Principal Associate, Third Party Risk Management

Capital One

Riverwoods, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 145 rated banks


Job description

Principal Associate, Third Party Risk Management

Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Associate to join the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Team within the Operational Risk Management second line of defense. The TPRM team is a dedicated group of professionals whose mission is to provide value-add, independent stewardship of Capital One's third party management practices enabling Capital One to manage our Third Party Risk.
The Principal Risk role will work as a Risk Advisor in Third Party Risk Management, in an oversight and challenge function to the first line of defense. The overall TRPM team provides not only the governance structure for TPRM at Capital One, but also advice and effective challenge in all areas of Third Party Risk Management. As a Principal Associate, you will also provide guidance to first line business areas and third party management on whether they are meeting Capital One's program requirements.
As part of the larger Operational Risk Management (ORM) organization, you will work with talented associates to provide oversight and effective challenge to ensure that our businesses effectively manage operational risk overall. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic operational risk profile in order to deliver superior products while also protecting our customers. You'll also bring your unique perspective and experiences to help us be rigorous, curious and creative. Risk Associates have a natural passion for managing risk with excellent project, process and analytical skills. With these skills, they serve as change agents to effectively challenge business leaders on our highest profile risk projects. Risk Associates partner with executives and other risk leaders to identify potential Risks in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and leverage key relationships with stakeholders that enable collaboration across the enterprise

  • Supports collaborative environments between other risk teams and various partner groups to create an integrated and seamless risk experience for the business

  • Provides risk consulting to multiple Business Areas to effectively challenge, identify elevated areas of risk, and to obtain assurance that risk-taking groups are appropriately representing the risk profile and providing guidance to implementing third party risk management practices

  • Ensure results are properly documented and communicated, and perform data analysis to include trending, problem identification, and development/completion of remediation plans

  • Identify and track challenges and issues to mitigate risk to Capital One. Coordinate with applicable business areas to define/ implement remediation activities

  • Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills within the team and with other partners.

  • Coordinating work between multiple areas and working on multiple projects simultaneously; leveraging/influencing business partners to drive results

  • Balances multiple priorities to help drive business value and support team objectives, while managing tasks and activities related to risk management initiatives to support the Third Party Risk Management team in a well-managed capacity

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree or military experience

  • At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Procurement, Contracting, or Audit

  • At least 3 years of experience working with internal business clients

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters Degree in Finance, or Accounting, or Audit, or Business Management

  • Experience in a third-party risk management role

  • Industry certifications in Operational Risk Management or Third Party Risk Management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

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: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Risk Specialist


Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist


Riverwoods, IL: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist









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

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).


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