Principal Risk Manager – Global Payments Network Risk

Capital One

Principal Risk Manager at Capital One providing strategic risk consulting across business areas. Fostering collaboration and developing proactive risk mitigation strategies for a leading financial institution.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRiverwoods • Illinois, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,800 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Financial Services Risk ManagementProject ManagementRisk Management ProcessesGovernance DocumentsReporting ProcessesDocumentation Standards

Soft Skills

Trusted AdvisorCollaborationRelationship ManagementProactive Risk MitigationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Risk FrameworksTemplatesJob Aids

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMasters Certificate of Project Management

Industry Keywords

Capital OneRegulatory ComplianceOperational GuidelinesBusiness Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to core business areas, providing tailored guidance and proactive risk mitigation strategies relative to their specific business lines.
Cultivate, leverage, and sustain key executive relationships across the enterprise to foster deep collaboration and break down silos.
Own, enhance, and execute internal and external reporting processes, ensuring flawless documentation that aligns with complex regulatory and internal expectations.
Map and adjust localized business processes to seamlessly align with overarching Capital One corporate requirements and risk frameworks.
Author, review, and continuously refine critical governance documents, including policies, standards, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Design and optimize risk management processes, tools, templates, and job aids.
Partner effectively with specialized teams across the enterprise to achieve unified risk objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 1 year of Financial Services Risk Management experience
At least 2 years of Project Management experience
At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients
PMP Certification or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM) (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.