Manager, Controls Governance – Testing, Enterprise Services Risk

Capital One

Manager of Controls Governance & Testing in Capital One's Technology organization overseeing risk management and compliance activities through a collaborative team.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeMcLean • Illinois, New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,800 - $205,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage execution and documentation of control testing activities aligned with regulatory, risk management, and compliance requirements
Guide a team of technology control testers responsible for evaluating IT controls across cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM) and technology domains
Review and validate control testing results, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency with testing methodology requirements
Identify control weaknesses or gaps and partner to facilitate timely remediation in collaboration with control owners and other stakeholders
Partner across lines of defense to ensure alignment on control objectives, test results, and findings
Provide subject matter expertise on control design, operational effectiveness, and risk mitigation strategies across complex technology environments
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, and control rationalization
Coach and develop team members, cultivating a high-performance culture in the control testing function.
Assist project and program delivery, including project and process management, reporting, and other governance activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
At least 5 years of risk management, compliance, regulatory, audit or legal experience
At least 5 years of experience in project or process management
At least 5 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal and/or external business clients
At least 5 years of experience in controls development, controls management, and reporting activities
5+ years of information technology or cybersecurity experience
5+ years of Financial Services industry experience, preferably working within technology
Experience in technology control testing and governance, with a strong background in security operations.
Project Management (PMP) or Program Management (PgMP) certification
Related professional certifications including Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Compliance Certification (CRCM), AWS, GCP, or Azure certification
Strong communication and relationship building skills, customer focus, and ability to collaborate and influence across teams to deliver
Ability to set direction, delegate tasks, manage multiple stakeholder expectations, and coordinate a cross-functional team
Ability to communicate effectively with people across multiple levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementcompliancecontrol testingcontrols developmentcontrols managementproject managementprocess managementcybersecuritysecurity operationsgovernance

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingcustomer focuscollaborationinfluencedirection settingtask delegationstakeholder managementteam coordinationcoaching

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Program Management Professional (PgMP)Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Compliance Certification (CRCM)