Sr. Risk Manager, Controls

About the Role

As the Commercial Risk Control Advisor Team Lead (Senior Manager), you will lead a high-performing team of risk professionals dedicated to protecting Capital One’s Commercial Banking business. In this first-line-of-defense role, you will oversee control execution, partner directly with Commercial Line of Business leaders, and drive strategic control modernization. You will serve as both a trusted advisor on risk mitigation and a people leader committed to coaching, talent development, and embedding innovative technologies—including AI and automation—into our risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of 4–5 risk control advisors. Instill high testing standards, foster a culture of continuous learning, and drive the adoption of new risk management tools and capabilities.
• Control Testing Execution: Direct and oversee first-line control testing across the Commercial Banking control portfolio, ensuring thorough evaluation, timely execution, and clear documentation of design and operational effectiveness.
• Strategic Advisory: Partner with Commercial Line of Business stakeholders to advise on the design, implementation, and optimization of both new and existing internal controls.
• Control Modernization & AI Integration: Contribute to forward-looking strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing the control environment through automation, data analytics, and AI-driven monitoring solutions.
• Risk Reporting & Governance: Identify control deficiencies, recommend effective remediation plans, and communicate risk insights and testing results clearly to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Strong Communication & Influence: Demonstrate outstanding written and verbal skills with a proven ability to explain complex risk concepts clearly and drive consensus across lines of defense and leadership levels.
• Results & Execution: Drive achievement of short- and long-term goals in a fluid environment while maintaining rigorous attention to detail, quality control, and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
• At least 5 years of Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance experience
• At least 3 years of experience testing controls in Risk, Compliance, or Audit
• At least 2 years of experience in people management
• At least 2 years of experience automating banking processes and controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Risk Management Certification
• 6+ years of experience with a Governance, Risk, or Control Application
• At least 1 year of experience implementing AI-enabled solutions

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Pay

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based on the agreed-upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

• McLean, VA: $177,700 - $202,800 for Sr. Risk Manager
• Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk Manager
• Charlotte, NC: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk Manager
• Plano, TX: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk Manager

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.