Counterparty Risk Manager

Counter party Risk Manager

As a Risk Manager at Capital One you’ll be responsible for working with business partners to identify and mitigate potential risks to Capital One. Risk Managers at Capital One are the front line of defense to ensure our Company remains stable and profitable. This role functions as a manager‑level escalation point for the team. They review and approve risk decisions, step in on more complex or critical risk situations, and act as the escalation point before issues reach senior leadership.

They may also conduct some analysis themselves, particularly when the risk exposure is high. They have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to work with Executives to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company.

• Serve as interdepartmental liaison, interfacing with lines of business and staff functions such as Legal and other areas of Risk
• Gather data and reporting; perform initial analysis or potentially evaluate data provided by team analysts
• Design and implement internal governance processes
• Test controls and track issues
• Manage, implement and deliver on a subset of the program deliverables

• Bachelors Degree or military experience
• At least 4 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
• At least 3 years of Financial Services Counter party Risk Management experience
• At least 2 years experience with credit or financial analysis

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience reviewing financial statements
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheet
• Payments industry experience

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

McLean, VA: $151,900 - $173,400 for Risk Manager. Riverwoods, IL: $138,100 - $157,700 for Risk Manager. 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. 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.

For accommodations, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑800‑304‑9102 or via email at Recruitin All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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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).