Principal Associate, Process Risk Optimization – Enterprise Services Risk

Capital One

Principal Associate managing risk optimization and collaborative solutions at Capital One's Enterprise Services. Engaging with business partners and supporting process-based assessments across various functional areas.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $119,400 - $163,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support PRO in advising business partners on risk, building subject matter knowledge and critical thinking to contribute to process improvements and risk reductions for Enterprise Services lines of business
Research novel trends in an ever-changing regulatory environment, as well as internal process changes, to improve existing risks and identify emerging risks
Support the PRO team in educating stakeholders on how to apply risk management principles in accordance with Enterprise frameworks and standards
Research new and emerging areas of risk and the dynamic regulatory environment to understand impacts on process areas
Support project and program delivery, draft deliverables in fast paced environment, and work across multiple workstreams
Prioritize simultaneous projects and assessments, manage task deadlines, keep project team members informed, and proactively escalate issues
Participate in risk and other management forums and contribute to continuous improvement of risk and program management practices
Support internal initiatives to drive efficiency and process improvements within and across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 3 years of experience in risk management
At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with business clients
Bachelor's Degree or military experience (preferred)
At least 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management (preferred)
At least 1 year of Financial Services industry experience (preferred)
Experience with analysis of information security or technology threats and risks (preferred)
Background in the financial services industry, including familiarity with regulatory practices; governance, risk, and compliance; information and network security, AWS cloud; machine learning and artificial intelligence; data management; third party and contingent workforce; incident response (preferred)
Process development, documentation, or improvement experience (preferred)
Experience in controls development, controls management, and reporting activities (preferred)
Holds one or more of the following certifications: any security, technology, risk, project management, and/or audit certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Tech+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Project+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate, technology vendor certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google)) (preferred)
Ability to communicate and consider stakeholder needs at all levels of the organization
Ability to navigate a complex, dynamic organization and prioritize deliverables in a multi-national, expanding business environment
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
Experience with analysis of information security or technology threats and risks (preferred)
Strong communication and relationship building skills, customer focus, and ability to collaborate and influence across teams to deliver
Ability to execute tasks in a prioritized manner and coordinate with cross-functional teams

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 managementproject managementprogram managementcontrols developmentcontrols managementprocess developmentprocess improvementinformation security analysistechnology threat analysisdata management

Soft Skills

critical thinkingproblem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsrelationship buildingcustomer focuscollaborationinfluencetask prioritizationstakeholder management

Certifications

CompTIA Security+CompTIA Tech+CompTIA Network+CompTIA A+CompTIA Project+Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)ISACA IT Audit Fundamentals Certificatetechnology vendor certifications