Sr. Risk Manager, Controls

About the role

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 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
• Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300
• Charlotte, NC: $161,500 - $184,300
• Plano, TX: $161,500 - $184,300

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.