Principal Associate, International Risk, Strategy & Technology Enablement- Enterprise Services Risk

Company: Capital One
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Principal Associate, International Risk, Strategy & Technology Enablement- Enterprise Services Risk We are hiring! The Enterprise Services Risk organization is expanding with a focus on attracting innovative, pioneering, collaborative, and highly skilled professionals. We operate at the forefront of risk management, providing support for novel and developing technologies, as well as critical business strategies. Diverse perspectives and experiences are valued as we work to redefine the financial sector. As a Principal Associate on the International Risk Team, you will serve as a key orchestrator for our International Risk Management Strategy, providing the governance structure that keeps the team and partner networks aligned to a single unified vision. You will act as a primary translator of strategy, ensuring visibility across the portfolio and maintaining the "rules of the road" that allow us to operate efficiently and responsibly. This position is responsible for designing and implementing the metrics, reporting, and digital workflows that drive transparency and unity of effort. You will identify signals through the noise to ensure our initiatives remain well-managed, anticipating roadblocks before they occur and translating complex updates into clear narratives for executive leadership. In this role, you will: Drive the development and execution of the International Risk Strategy by leading critical strategic areas (e.g., Technical Architecture, Data, Governance, etc.), including build relevant frameworks and patterns Act as a translator of policy, regulations, and risk appetites into clear, actionable requirements for key partners (e.g., Tech, Cyber, etc.) Serve as a "Pathfinder" for international operational enablement, identifying cross-cutting dependencies and clearing obstacles to enable business to scale securely and efficiently Establish and maintain the "rules of the road" for key domains (e.g., connectivity/access patterns, international data taxonomies, hardware/software lifecycle management, etc.), to ensure solutions are compliant by design Synthesize complex information into action-oriented Executive reporting, owning the narrative for senior executive leadership and translating technical details into strategic goals and imperatives Design and monitor performance metrics to identify actionable insights, ensuring the portfolio remains well-managed and anticipating roadblocks before they occur Partner with ES Risk leads to implement workflow automation and build digital structures (e.g., Jira/Confluence, GenAI, etc.) to drive transparency and alignment across teams Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification At least 3 years of experience in Risk Management, Network Engineering, Data Governance, or Project Management or a combination of these At least 3 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients At least 2 years of experience with reporting, metrics, data visualization, or technical documentation Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience At least 4 years of experience in risk management or technology risk management At least 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management At least 1 year of Financial Services industry experience Experience in Security Architecture (e.g., Cloud Security, Zero Trust, Network Security) standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) Experience in Data Privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, etc.) or Data Taxonomy classification and standards Experience in International Market expansion, hardware/software lifecycle management, or import/export risk management Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills to interact and influence at all levels of the organization (e.g., technology/cyber organizations, enterprise business stakeholders, and executive leadership) Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects while maintaining superior results Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines Cyber, Technology, or Risk Certifications (CISSP, CRISC, CISM, PMP, CRCM, CIPP, ABA Risk Mgmt Certification) At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis New York, NY: $143,200 - $163,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. 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. 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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).

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