Principal Risk Associate, Enterprise Data Risk Management

Company: Capital One
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Principal Risk Associate, Enterprise Data Risk Management Do you want to be part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One manage data and, identify and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates? As part of Enterprise Data Risk Management (EDRM), you’ll work with talented associates to provide oversight and effective challenge to ensure that our businesses effectively manage data risk. This includes enabling our organizations to maintain a sustainable and holistic operational risk profile in order to deliver superior products while also protecting our customers. You’ll also bring your unique perspective and experiences to help us be rigorous, curious and creative. As a Principal Risk Associate in Capital One’s EDRM team you will apply your analytical, data management, and process management skills to support development and adoption of the Data Management Strategy. You will collaborate with your EDRM team and partner with stakeholders across the enterprise on initiatives to help drive transformation and change necessary to achieve the Data Management strategic objectives and reduce our data risk. Risk professionals in EDRM are highly motivated; have excellent organization, problem-solving, influence and communication skills. These individuals will have the opportunity to make sure Capital One has strong data management controls and practices and collaborate with other EDRM associates to make sure the appropriate data management processes and controls are implemented. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our Principal Risk Associates. They operate from a foundation of knowledge about the divisions with whom they are working, laws/regulations, processes and associated controls, and best practices in managing data risk. They are forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept. Responsibilities: Test and validate data management controls, systems, and processes within the lines of business across Capital One Analyze data and influence others to proactively identify data risks and trends Work with other partners in EDM to assess data risk and communicate gaps and issues to the lines of business Positively influence Capital One’s data management maturity journey by providing recommendations on data management controls and best practices Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance our data management practices, processes and controls, and validations Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or military experience At least 3 years of experience in data governance, data analytics, systems development, systems testing, or data risk management At least 2 years of experience working with data risk and data management controls Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or Data Analytics 5 year of experience in technology audit or risk management 5 years of experience with testing or reviewing system development methodologies and Agile practices 1 year of experience working with AWS or cloud technologies 1 year of experience with reviewing code 1 year of experience working with Python or 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: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Risk Specialist Plano, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Risk Specialist 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 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. 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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. 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).

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