Senior Manager, Card Risk – Vertical Risk Manager

Capital One

Senior Risk Manager leading card risk initiatives and cross-functional programs at Capital One, a financial services company. Identifying risks, improving controls, and advising business stakeholders.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $161,500 - $202,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and project management, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional initiatives and improving risk profiles. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to synthesize insights to support business decisions and compliance.

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Risk ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentProgram ManagementData SynthesisProcess ImprovementRisk Framework Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisory SkillsStakeholder EngagementInnovative ThinkingExpectation Management

Tools & Technologies

Agile MethodologyDesign ThinkingBusiness Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CRMACRCMPMPLean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management PracticesControl EnvironmentRisk/Return Trade-Off

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply risk management, project management and analytical skills to high-profile risk initiatives
Identify and mitigate potential risks to Capital One
Lead, advise and innovate on transformational initiatives across business lines
Work with business teams and stakeholders to develop products, processes, marketing, supporting technologies and risk management practices
Support risk/return trade-off decisions
Lead risk framework discussions and drive solutions to improve the risk profile
Participate in risk forums and business reporting routines
Lead ad-hoc projects to improve processes or the control environment
Synthesize data and reporting, perform analysis, and provide proactive business insights
Deliver results and improvements aligned with business and risk agendas
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on supported business areas
Collaborate across risk, compliance, legal, privacy, operations and enterprise management functions
Partner with internal business clients and key stakeholders
Drive cross-functional opportunities to improve brand, processes and risk management
Set direction, manage expectations and lead cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Military experience
At least 5 years of experience working in risk management or financial services
At least 4 years of program management experience
At least 4 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
Preferred: Masters Degree
Preferred: 6+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
Preferred: 6+ years of program management experience leading cross functional risk programs
Preferred: 6+ years of financial services risk management experience
Preferred: 3+ years experience in Agile or design thinking
Preferred: 4+ years of Compliance, Legal, Audit, or first or second line Risk Management experience
Preferred: 4+ years of Project or ProcessManagement experience
Preferred: 3+ years of experience in reporting and analyzing data
Preferred: CRMA or CRCM certification
Preferred: PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them