Capital One · 8 hours ago
Principal Risk Specialist, Business Continuity Risk Management
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expCapital One is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Principal Risk Specialist to join the Business Continuity Risk Management team within the Operational Risk Management second line of defense. The role involves providing risk advice, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective management of business continuity risks.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides risk advice to businesses and support functions in alignment with our second line framework to oversee Capital One’s operational resilience
Analyzes data, conducts transaction testing, and influences others to proactively identify risks and trends on an ongoing basis
Fosters a highly collaborative environment with other team members and various partner groups to create an integrated and seamless risk experience for the business
Executes challenge activities and escalates appropriately to Operational Risk Management leadership
Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, problem solving and influencing skills across various levels of the organization
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 Business Continuity Risk team in a well-managed capacity
Stay current on understanding effective operational resilience strategies and business continuity requirements
Support, as needed, oversight, guidance and effective challenge to business areas during risk assessments (Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Process Level Assessments, New Products)
Support interactions with Internal Audit and Regulatory agencies, as applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of experience in risk, compliance or audit
At least 2 years of experience working with internal business customers
At least 1 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or technology resilience
At least 1 year of testing experience (such as transaction testing, control testing)
Preferred
3+ years of experience in risk, compliance or audit
2+ years of testing experience (such as transaction testing, control testing)
1+ years of project management experience leading cross functional programs in risk
Certification in risk management, audit, or business continuity management (Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC))
Benefits
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
Company
Capital One
Capital One is a financial services company that provides banking, credit card, auto loan, savings, and commercial banking services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.45BKey Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2025-01-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2023-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $954M
Leadership Team
Daniel Arellano
Senior Vice President, Business Cards and Payments
Justin Burch
Senior Vice President
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