Director, ES Data Risk Lead - Enterprise Services Risk

Company: Capital One
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Director, ES Data Risk Lead - Enterprise Services Risk The Enterprise Services Risk organization is expanding with a focus on attracting innovative, pioneering, collaborative, and highly skilled professionals. We operate at the forefront of risk management, providing support for novel and developing technologies, as well as critical business strategies. Diverse perspectives and experiences are valued as we work to redefine the financial sector. As an eData Risk Director in Capital One’s Business Risk Office, you will apply your risk management, strategic and project management expertise to drive success across and within the company’s Enterprise Data organization. You will partner across Enterprise Services, ES Risk and the eData organization to develop and support best-in-class industry risk solutions in a manner that supports innovation and protects our customers, shareholders, and associates. Your contributions will drive organizational and strategic change through risk identification, measurement, analysis, and horizontal reporting in order to better manage the company’s risk in an open and collaborative environment. In this role, you will: Lead risk reporting and analysis for our risk advisory organization, collaborate cross functionally across all lines of defense, and surface risk insights and drive efficient risk reporting and analysis Partner across both the business and ES Risk to drive well-managed activities (reporting, automation enhancements, process improvements, etc.) and strategic enhancements Build successful relationships with Enterprise Data and other team members to understand the impact of data and technology risk on critical business processes Own and manage Quarterly Examiner Review, serving as strategic liaison with senior leaders, data teams and stakeholders to deliver quarterly program updates and data quality metrics for Federal regulators. Perform risk reviews during various processes such as Risk Control and Self Assessments (RCSAs), Process Level Assessments (PLA), Exceptions, Applications, Targeted Risk Assessments and recommend on risk mitigation activities. Influence leaders across lines of defense on key data and technology risk mitigation strategies Conduct periodic risk reviews with the executives and support reporting for risk metrics Cross-functionally collaborate in monthly Project Increment (PI) planning meetings in align business objectives, identify and manage project dependencies, refine roadmaps, and mitigate risks and delays to meet 100% of Enterprise Data project milestones Support the Enterprise Services (ES) Risk organization by implementing new and innovative ideas Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification At least 7 years of experience in Data Management, Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk Management, or External Audit, or a combination At least 7 years of experience in project, process, or program management At least 7 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal or external business clients At least 7 years of experience consulting with senior executives or strategy building At least 4 years of experience working in cross functional teams Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience At least 10 years of experience in Data Management, Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk Management or External Audit, or a combination At least 10 years of experience in project, process, or program management Cyber and Risk Certifications (CRISC, CISM, CRCM, CAMS, CIPP, ABA Risk Management Certification) 10 years of experience in project or process management, or agile delivery At least 10 years of experience managing senior stakeholders across different business functions At least 10 years of experience writing communications and presentations for leadership audience At least 10 years of experience in strategy development, preferably working in financial services and/or technology Strong communication and relationship building skills, customer focus, and ability to collaborate and influence across teams to deliver Ability to set direction, delegate tasks, manage multiple stakeholder expectations, and coordinate a cross-functional team Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills to confidently interact at all levels of the organization (e.g., technology/cyber organizations, enterprise business stakeholders, and executive leadership) Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively respond to shifting priorities, demands and timelines 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. Chicago, IL: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis McLean, VA: $230,400 - $263,000 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis New York, NY: $251,400 - $286,900 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis Richmond, VA: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis Wilmington, DE: $209,500 - $239,100 for Director, Cyber Risk & Analysis 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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