Capital One · 10 hours ago
Director, Cyber and Tech Risk Management
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$230K/yr - $263K/yr
7+ years expCapital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today, powered by our passion for our customers. As a Director of Cyber and Tech Risk Execution, you will lead a team that performs scenario analysis workshops and guide the first line with the practical application of risk outcomes, ensuring consistent definition and measurement of tech and cyber risks across the organization.
Financial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Influence executives across the Lines of Business to take accountability for complex (and sometimes sensitive) technology and cyber risks
Execute the Risk Leveling program across centralized and decentralized divisions
Leverage leadership experience and executive influencing skills to continuously improve our risk maturity journey
Constructively debate issues and connect the dots across various assessments (typically includes risk and control self-assessments, critical business process-level assessments, assessments of new initiatives, scenario analysis, challenge of risk acceptances, etc.)
Identify opportunities to influence risk-taking strategies
Demonstrate robust risk management oversight in supporting various internal audits and regulatory exams
Mentor and develop associates to meet their professional development goals
Provide strategic context for the team, empowering them to perform to their highest potential and cultivating an inclusive team environment
Maintain a broad, expert understanding of technology risk frameworks, with an innate ability to leverage this understanding for the purposes or risk identification and mitigation
Effectively communicate and demonstrate subject matter expertise in risk categorization, how risks can occur in a new environment, and the measures required to safeguard the enterprise
Exhibit strong critical thinking and communication skills, with proven ability to navigate the unknown
Leverage reporting & tools to perform analysis on different types of data points to inform policies and drive change; understand associated reporting metrics and is able to inform on tech and cyber risks
Demonstrate sound lifecycle program management to include socializing action plans, impediments and risks, and stakeholder training / engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 7 years of experience in information security, information technology or risk management
At least 5 years of experience developing, evaluating or implementing cybersecurity, technology or risk assessment activities
Superb communication skills that include active listening and executive presentation skills
Proven critical analytical behavior, including and the ability to express a point of view supported by data (with both technical and non-technical audiences)
Expertise in technology and cybersecurity domains, with an ability to identify risks and to propose multiple options to manage to an acceptable level
Excellent influencing skills across all levels of the organization, tailoring the style and content to meet the needs of the audience
The ability to understand the materiality of feedback from stakeholders, knowing when to act and when to listen, including driving discussions to find resolution where required
A track record of providing strategic direction to teams, peers, and stakeholders to drive results, solve problems, and influence outcomes
Experience managing small high performing teams and delivering results through them
Maintain a broad, expert understanding of technology risk frameworks, with an innate ability to leverage this understanding for the purposes or risk identification and mitigation
Effectively communicate and demonstrate subject matter expertise in risk categorization, how risks can occur in a new environment, and the measures required to safeguard the enterprise
Exhibit strong critical thinking and communication skills, with proven ability to navigate the unknown
Leverage reporting & tools to perform analysis on different types of data points to inform policies and drive change; understand associated reporting metrics and is able to inform on tech and cyber risks
Demonstrate sound lifecycle program management to include socializing action plans, impediments and risks, and stakeholder training / engagement
Preferred
Master's Degree
Professional security management or risk management certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Open FAIR Certified)
Knowledge of supervisory expectations expressed in the FFIEC IT Handbook, Federal Reserve Supervisory Letters, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Bulletins or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Financial Institution Letters
Benefits
Performance based incentive compensation
Cash bonus(es)
Long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits
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
Recent News
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