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Capital One

Director, Cyber and Tech Risk Execution

Capital One, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today, powered by our passion for our customers. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and we execute: we moved our entire enterprise to the public cloud over the course of five years. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity, reliability, software quality, and data management.

Technology & Data Risk Management (TDRM) is a small organization that packs a big punch. The ~200 professionals in TDRM oversee ~14,000 developers at Capital One. We raise the bar for excellence in cybersecurity, reliability, and tech risk, and data management risk. We shape strategy and decisions, challenge activities to ensure they meet our standards, and perform independent tests of our security and technology risk.

In regulated financial services, the first‑line CISO reports to the CIO, while the second‑line Chief Tech Risk Officer (CTRO) and the Tech & Data Risk Management organization manage broader responsibilities for cybersecurity, reliability, software quality, resilience, and the risk of failing to manage our data. The CTRO is independent and oversees the work of the CISO, the CIO/CTO, and the Chief Data Officer. The CTRO reports to the Chief Risk Officer, who reports directly to the CEO.

Role Summary As a Director of Cyber and Tech Risk Execution, you will play a fundamental role in supporting and guiding the first line with the practical application of our Risk Levelling Program. The program ensures Tech and Cyber risks are consistently defined and measured, leading to meaningful data that drives action to mitigate risk across the entire organization. You will be a risk expert who has proven abilities to influence across all layers of the organization, known for getting things done efficiently and at the required pace. Your ability to flex your approach and provide innovative solutions to complex problems will be a key part of the role. You will guide and mentor our Senior Risk Managers within the RAPID team, demonstrating model behavior covering risk expertise, multi‑faced stakeholder influence, and delivering against enterprise‑wide targeted deadlines.

Responsibilities

Influence executives across the Lines of Business to take accountability for complex and sometimes sensitive technology and cyber risks.

Execute the Risk Leveling program across centralized and decentralized divisions.

Leverage leadership experience and executive influencing skills to continuously improve our risk maturity journey.

Constructively debate issues and connect the dots across various assessments (risk and control self‑assessments, critical business process‑level assessments, scenario analysis, challenge of risk acceptances, etc.).

Identify opportunities to influence risk‑taking strategies.

Demonstrate robust risk management oversight in supporting various internal audits and regulatory exams.

Mentor and develop associates to meet their professional development goals.

Maintain a broad, expert understanding of technology risk frameworks, leveraging this understanding for risk identification and mitigation.

Effectively communicate and demonstrate subject matter expertise in risk categorization, describing how risks can occur in new environments and the measures required to safeguard the enterprise.

Exhibit strong critical thinking and communication skills, with proven ability to navigate the unknown.

Leverage reporting and tools to perform analysis on different types of data points to inform policies and drive change; understand associated reporting metrics and inform on tech and cyber risks.

Demonstrate sound lifecycle program management, including socializing action plans, impediments, risks, and stakeholder training and engagement.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

Superb communication skills that include active listening and executive presentation skills.

Proven critical analytical ability, including the ability to express a point of view supported by data for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Expertise in technology and cybersecurity domains, with the ability to identify risks and propose multiple options to manage them to an acceptable level.

Excellent influencing skills across all levels of the organization, tailoring the style and content to meet the needs of the audience.

The ability to understand the materiality of feedback from stakeholders, knowing when to act and when to listen, including driving discussions to find resolution where required.

A track record of providing strategic direction to teams, peers, and stakeholders to drive results, solve problems, and influence outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree AND at least 7 years of experience in information security, information technology or risk management OR High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification AND at least 9 years of experience in information security, information technology or risk management.

At least 5 years of experience developing, evaluating or implementing cybersecurity, technology or risk assessment activities.

Professional security management or risk management certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CIPP or Open FAIR Certified).

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree.

Knowledge of supervisory expectations expressed in the FFIEC IT Handbook, Federal Reserve Supervisory Letters, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Bulletins, or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Financial Institution Letters.

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

Payment range varies by location (example ranges shown below). This role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long‑term incentives.

McLean, VA: $226,000 – $257,900

New York, NY: $246,500 – $281,300

Plano, TX: $205,400 – $234,400

Richmond, VA: $205,400 – $234,400

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learning more is on 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.

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