Director, International Risk Management

West Creek 4 (12074), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Director, International Risk Management

Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today and we are growing our teams globally. As Director for International Risk Management, you will play a pivotal role in developing and driving our international risk management agenda-from day one. Teamwork is at the heart of our innovation and we empower each other to think big. We welcome diverse perspectives and experiences as we reshape the financial industry. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity and managing technology risk.

The Director for International Risk Management will support our Enterprise Services (ES) Risk office in Capital One's first line of defense, and will execute high-priority enterprise-level technology and cyber security and risk management initiatives related to our international expansion, influence across the organization, and drive the implementation of our strategy. Specifically, in this position, you will help lead and manage the international risk management function for ES, which includes executing and enhancing our risk management processes across Capital One, driving project and program delivery, and influencing outcomes supporting the broader International Risk Strategy for Capital One. You will collaborate closely with associates and senior Executives across all lines of defense, Lines of Business, and other risk management teams to support this work. This includes implementing risk management tools and frameworks for the organization and managing a sustainable and mature process to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risk.

• Drive and coordinate work related to Capital One's emerging international risk management function, working with the first line of defense Technology and Cyber teams, LOB, and second line of defense teams, to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups.
• Assist the ES Risk leadership team and country leadership team(s) in delivering their strategy and service model.
• Lead the development of international processes and the related risk management framework by providing thought leadership, oversight, and coordination with LOBs and other risk management associates across the company.
• Drive program and process-level risk assessments to identify risks and mitigation plans based on industry standards and best practices related to risk management (especially technology risk) and aligned with Capital One's strategic risk direction.
• Be a trusted advisor and drive effective and relevant technology and cyber risk conversations.
• Stay current on emerging cyber threats and potential implications to the firm.
• Stay current on the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts to our international expansion efforts.
• Assist and drive project and program delivery, including project and process management, reporting, engagement in senior leadership meetings, drafting and reviewing materials for Senior Management.
• Write and revise documents such as policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Develop and enhance processes, tools, templates, and job aides. Draft, contribute to, edit, and deliver presentations that aid in the design, development, refinement, and usage of risk methods.
• Participate in risk and other management forums and contribute to continuous improvement of risk and project / program management practices.
• Support direction, manages expectations, and leads cross-functional teams through various initiatives, including oversight of third party resources.
• Support interactions with Internal Audit and Regulatory agencies related to our work, as applicable.
• Participate in and execute other special projects for the team, as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 7 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk Management, or Audit or a combination of these
• At least 7 years of experience planning or leading risk assessments or audits
• At least 4 years of project or process management experience
• At least 4 years of People Management experience
• At least 2 years of experience implementing an International program or leading an International or Country Risk Management program

• 10 years experience in Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk Management, International Risk, or External Audit, or a combination of these
• 8 years of experience performing information security or technology risk identification and assessments, such as Control Self Assessments (CSAs), or completing assessments within established industry risk frameworks
• 8 years experience performing data analysis in support of internal risk assessments and control design and operating effectiveness reviews
• 5 years of experience performing data analysis in support of cybersecurity assessments and control design in a cloud environment (preferably AWS)
• 5 years of project management experience leading cross-functional projects and programs
• 3 years of Financial Services industry experience, including familiarity with regulatory practices
• Cybersecurity and technology risk and/or project management certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), AWS Security certification, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM) or related certifications
• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills to confidently interact at all levels of the organization (e.g., technology/cyber organizations, enterprise business stakeholders, and executive leadership)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Consulting experience with a Big 4 firm