Sr. Manager, Risk Management - Card Partnerships; Hybrid

Sr. Manager, Risk Management - Card Partnerships (Hybrid)

Are you a strategic leader capable of driving key initiatives and managing complex programs? Do you excel at building high‑performing teams and collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders across complex organizations? Are you ready to execute the strategic roadmap for risk and control transformation at a Top 10 Financial Institution? Come be a part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our clients, and our associates.

As a member of the US Card Partnerships Well‑Managed Team, that’s exactly what you’ll do. Working with talented associates, you’ll apply a horizontal perspective to drive risk strategy and initiatives that support efficient, well‑managed growth for the Partnerships business.

As a Senior Manager, you will lead the execution of our multi‑year transformation journey. This role requires a leader who can translate high‑level goals into actionable plans, synthesizing complex business, risk, and data inputs into clear, tactical execution. You will be accountable for driving improvements in the overall well‑managed posture of the Partnerships Card business by establishing sustainable capabilities that ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable growth.

You will manage a dedicated team of Risk Managers and other associates, providing coaching, direction, and career development. Your primary focus will be on managing control activities and cross‑functional risk initiatives for the Card Partnerships Well‑Managed objectives across key areas including Client Management, Operations, Technology, Product, and the Second Line of Defense (e.g., Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance).

• Strategic Leadership & Execution:
  Develop business strategies to drive growth and improve the risk posture for Capital One, adapting to shifting consumer and regulatory behavior.
• Project Management & Prioritization:
  Lead and manage horizontal and vertical control new intent and remediation to meet or exceed corporate performance targets. Drive prioritization and produce leadership reporting to ensure visibility and alignment.
• Cross‑LOB Coordination & Program Management:
  Coordinate across Partnerships, the Card business, and other LOBs, leveraging best practices and capabilities for our partner customers and strategic imperatives. Oversee and manage multiple projects and programs concurrently.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Drive positive engagement with internal and external partners through effective communication, managing expectations, and proactively mitigating risks/issues. Develop business cases to articulate the value of strategies and project ideas.
• People Leadership:
  Manage and develop a team of high‑performing associates and supporting team members. Coach and mentor associates throughout the organization with a goal of developing and retaining talent.

• Proven Strategic & Analytic Orientation:
  Demonstrated ability to drive decision‑making and problem‑solving using rigorous analytics and strong quantitative skills, complementing conceptual thinking.
• Strong Business Judgment, Leadership, and Integrity:
  Proven track record as a tenacious decision‑maker, implementing a vigorous yet balanced and collaborative business strategy.
• Exceptional Executive Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills, the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, and tell a compelling story that clearly shares insights.
• Collaborative Teamwork:
  Ability to build strong internal and external client relationships, incorporating multiple perspectives into problem‑solving, arbitrating competing interests, and identifying appropriate solutions.
• Technical Partnership:
  Proven ability to seamlessly partner with Product and Tech teams to identify solutions, expand automation, and maintain infrastructure stability.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience
• At least 4 years of experience in Risk Management
• At least 3 years of experience in…