Principal Associate, Finance Risk Management

Capital One

Principal Associate managing risk and compliance initiatives within Finance Risk Management at Capital One. Collaborating with business partners and stakeholders to enhance risk management practices and communication.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $131,300 - $149,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote proactive risk management initiatives to reduce the residual risk within the business
Lead FRM’s engagement activities on process level assessments, internal audits, and regulatory commitments for assigned areas
Support business partners through major enterprise change initiatives
Drive risk management initiatives to completion and execute roadmaps that deliver improved risk management practices, working with stakeholders to solve complex problems under tight deadlines
Provide regular and open communication for transparency and awareness of progress and impediments
Stay current on understanding effective risk management, process and control effectiveness strategies
Proactively understand business partner current risk profile and identify strategic and emerging risks
Manage work across organizational lines to address competing priorities and achieve results
Communicate with and influence leadership on key process risks and actions needed
Build and leverage productive relationships with Finance department stakeholders to promote a strong operationally resilient posture and act as a change agent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 4 years of experience in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Audit, Accounting, or a combination
At least 2 years of experience working in Financial Services
Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certification (preferred)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (preferred)
2+ years of project management experience (preferred)
2+ years of experience in Risk Management within the Banking or Financial Services industry (preferred)
2+ years of experience in an audit-related field, first or second line risk management, accounting, or business process and control advisory (preferred)

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 ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAuditAccountingProject ManagementProcess AssessmentControl EffectivenessChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingRelationship BuildingTransparencyOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAdaptabilityCollaborationCritical ThinkingTime Management

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile CertificationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)