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Capital One

Sr. Testing Specialist, HR Risk

Richmond, VA

Locations: VA - Richmond, United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Sr. Testing Specialist, HR Risk

As a Senior HR Risk Testing Specialist in Capital One's Human Resource Business Risk Office you will be responsible for working with business partners to identify and consult on potential risks to Capital One, applying your risk/process management and analytical skills to drive well-managed control testing. If you are curious and eager to learn new things, love problem solving, and have a deep reverence for risk and process management, this may be the role for you!

HR Risk Specialists at Capital One are highly motivated risk and process management professionals with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our risk specialists. A successful risk specialist operates from a foundation of knowledge about the Line of Business with whom they are working, laws/regulations, processes and associated controls, and good risk management and risk mitigation practices. They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept.

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This individual will work closely with the HR Risk Advisors, Centers & Experiences, Legal and Compliance to test our suite of HR controls.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Executes design and operating effectiveness Control testing
  • Documents controls in system of record (e.g., PRIME/FUSE)
  • Interacts with 1st line to conduct control walkthroughs, gather control execution support
  • Responsible for quality of testwork and conclusions
  • PRIME/FUSE Data Support: Provide PRIME/FUSE support as needed to HR Risk Advisors and Risk Operations team for Control design, documentation and testing
  • HR FUSE SME: Learn and understand new application (FUSE) and how it connects to PRIME; Attend PRIME Super User Meetings
  • Interact with 2nd LOD Governance & Control Programs: Partner with 2nd LOD teams control programs owners in ERM, ORM and Compliance to support control review efforts; engage HR Centers & Experiences and Vertical Risk Advisors during control reviews as needed

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 2 years of experience with Process Management
  • At least 2 years of experience working in Agile Delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of experience in process management
  • At least 3 years experience working in an Agile Team environment
  • At least 3 years of experience with Business Process Management (BPM), Six Sigma or Lean process improvement techniques
  • At least 3 years of experience working in Risk Management
  • At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources
  • Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance software tools (PRIME/FUSE at Capital One)
  • Experience in controls development, controls management, control testing and reporting activities
  • Strong problem-solving and conceptual skills

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

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

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R183914
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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