Associate Broker Dealer Risk Specialist

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The Associate Risk Specialists supporting Capital One’s Commercial Broker Dealers are highly motivated Risk Management professionals with excellent communication skills, strong judgment and decision‑making skills with integrity and ownership. They have a high level of exposure across multiple lines of business as well as the opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company using various compliance surveillance tools and methods.

The Associate Risk Specialist’s primary responsibilities will be to provide support to the FINRA registration and licensing process for associates and the Commercial Broker Dealers.

• Facilitate onboarding processes for registered and non‑registered fingerprinted associates
• Utilize FINRA’s Gateway / CRD System to process FINRA Form U4s, U4 Amendments, and Form U5s
• Process State Licensure Requirements
• Process Form BRs for OSJ and Branch Office locations and Form BD.
• Electronic record‑keeping and maintenance in accordance with FINRA regulatory requirements
• Day‑to‑day monitoring of team mailbox with the ability to communicate outside of function and tailor messages to audience as appropriate

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 3 years of compliance or operational experience

• 4+ years of experience within a broker dealer registration and licensing function or similar compliance experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients
• Strong analytical writing and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and aptitude to learn various compliance systems
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Be flexible and capable with the scope of work (small, medium, large efforts)
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to handle and deliver multiple priorities
• FINRA Series 99 or Series 7 license

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.

• McLean, VA: $80,100 - $91,400
• New York, NY: $87,400 - $99,700
• Richmond, VA: $72,800 - $83,100

Part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

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.

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