Principal Associate, Operational Risk Management, Third Party Risk Manager

Capital One

Principal Associate leading Third Party Risk Management at Capital One. Driving strategy and integrity of the Third Party Risk Management Framework across the enterprise.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Operational Risk Management, with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and process management. Proven ability to lead risk remediation efforts and effectively communicate complex risk concepts to stakeholders.

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Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)Operational Risk ManagementProcess Management GovernanceRisk RemediationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Risk FrameworkGovernancePolicy DevelopmentProcess ManagementProject ManagementRisk AssessmentAudit ManagementRegulatory ExaminationRisk TaxonomyProcess Diagnostic

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceComplex Concept Synthesis

Industry Keywords

Financial InstitutionRegulated IndustryRisk Oversight ProgramSelf-AssessmentProcess Criticality Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the enterprise-focused TPRM policies and standards across the full lifecycle.
Lead the execution of the annual TPRM Risk Oversight Program Self-Assessment and Process Criticality Assessments to ensure robust framework compliance.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert on TPRM requirement applicability, providing guidance to the business and participating in broader partner risk assessments.
Own and lead the end-to-end remediation of TPRM-related risk issues, ensuring sustainable, well-managed solutions are implemented.
Shape and maintain the TPRM Risk Taxonomies and Process Diagnostic guidance to ensure consistency and clarity across the enterprise.
Act as a key partner and facilitator for relevant first-line and second-line audits, regulatory examinations, and Process Level Assessments.
Support Designated Mandate Owners (DMO) with rigorous requirement fulfillment and annual attestation processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
At least 3 years of experience in Operational Risk Management, Third-Party Risk Management, Compliance, or Audit within a financial institution or a regulated industry.
At least 2 years of experience in process management governance.
4+ years of experience in a dedicated Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) role focusing on overall risk framework, governance, and policy.
3+ years of experience in Process Management or Project Management, with a strong understanding of how to optimize risk workflows.
Proven track record of leading risk remediation efforts and managing interactions with internal audit or regulatory examiners.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and synthesize complex risk concepts for leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI).
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support total well-being.