Sr. Risk Associate - Modeling and Advanced Data Insights

Sr. Risk Associate - Modeling and Advanced Data Insights

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Modeling and Advanced Data Insights (MADI) team is on a journey to modernize the way Capital One identifies potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and human trafficking through the use of advanced analytic techniques, statistics, and machine learning models.

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Senior Risk Associate to support MADI horizontal program management routines by championing continuous improvement and standardizing processes. The successful candidate will leverage data to tell compelling stories through dashboards and other visualization tactics.

Senior Risk Associates at Capital One are highly motivated professionals with excellent project management, and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure and the opportunity to work with stakeholder groups and leadership to create and implement innovative solutions that capitalize on opportunities, and drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain well-managed MADI processes by ensuring MADI Site, department distro lists, and shared drive best practices reflect accurate information.
• Develop and maintain creative visual solutions using Jira data and project management tools.
• Identify day-to-day inefficiencies, conduct root cause analyses, and create actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and maintaining reporting key performance indicators to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Develop knowledge of Agile, Project Management, and Risk Management processes while supporting teams.
• Support the development and maintenance of project plans for cross-functional teams, ensuring work is planned appropriately to mitigate risk and meet delivery deadlines.
• Provide visibility into delivery targets, commitments, and ongoing progress to key stakeholders.

The Successful Candidate

• Communication & Partnership: Possesses outstanding communication skills, essential for collaborating with and influencing stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Influence Without Authority: Effectively drives efforts and cross-functional work delivery through partnering teams.
• Problem-Solver: Demonstrates curiosity and a structured approach to solving problems, to push deliverables forward.
• Strategic Thinker: Considers end-to-end impacts (the "big picture") in process improvement and decision-making.
• Action-Oriented: Takes ownership, iterates quickly on deliverables, and effectively prioritizes efforts against key milestones.
• Technologically Adept: Comfortable navigating complex enterprise technology systems, data sets, and project tracking tools.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of Process Management experience
• At least 2 years of Project Management or Risk Management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of Process Management experience
• 3+ years of Project Management or Risk Management experience
• 3+ years of experience of Tableau and Structured Query Language (SQL)

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: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Risk Associate

Richmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Risk Associate

Wilmington, DE: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Risk Associate

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

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. 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.

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