Principal Risk Specialist - Crisis Management Strategy| Retail Bank

Capital One

McLean, VA, United States
Base: $109,900 - $137,900 depending on location; b...
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4+ years crisis management experience
Incident leadership in high stakes environments
Process documentation for regulatory exams
Capital One is seeking a Principal Risk Specialist for its Banking & Premium Products division, focusing on crisis management and operational resilience. The ideal candidate will lead incident responses, develop processes, and work closely with various stakeholders while adapting to high-pressure situations

Job Summary

  • This role requires leading active incidents and operational disruptions while integrating decisive operational response with structured governance.
  • The position involves creating formal process documentation designed to withstand intense scrutiny from audit, internal challenge, and regulatory exams.
  • Candidates must be comfortable influencing senior leadership and providing clear guidance during high pressure scenarios.

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Capital One is seeking a Principal Risk Specialist for its Banking & Premium Products division, focusing on crisis management and operational resilience. The ideal candidate will lead incident responses, develop processes, and work closely with various stakeholders while adapting to high-pressure situations.

Salary

Base: $109,900 - $137,900 depending on location; Bonus/Equity: Performance based incentive compensation eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and well-being benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years Crisis Management experience
  • Incident leadership in high stakes environments
  • Process documentation for regulatory exams
  • On-call availability for off-peak emergencies

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in large scale financial institutions
  • Strong stakeholder influence skills
  • Ability to automate manual processes
  • Track record of managing multiple projects

Key Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience in Crisis Management or Business Continuity
  • At least 4 years developing complex scenarios to test organizational readiness
  • US work authorization required (no sponsorship available)

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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