Senior Associate, Technology & Cyber Risk - Capital One Software (Remote)

Recruiting: US Remote, United States of America

Senior Associate, Technology & Cyber Risk - Capital One Software (Remote)

Are you a problem solver seeking an exciting challenge? Can you build relationships as well as develop and implement innovative solutions? Are you ready to work on the front line of a top 10 Bank? Come be a part of an organization that’s dedicated to helping Capital One identify, manage and effectively mitigate risk – for our customers, our communities and our associates. 

As a member of the Capital One Software Platform team, that’s exactly what you’ll do as a first line function. Working with talented associates, you are the conscience of all areas of Technology and the wider Business when it comes to Technology and Cyber Risk.  You are a highly motivated, experienced, collaborative Risk Management professional that is forward thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept. These skills allow you to gain insights, act as a change agent to influence technology partners, and deliver value-added risk management services. 

As we look to build on the foundations of our team, the candidate will focus on reviews of critical technology functions including cloud-based technology, emerging technology, SaaS and COTS offerings for both B2B and B2C markets and security risks. The candidate will have a high level of exposure across lines of business and have the opportunity to work with senior Technical and Cyber Executives to create and implement innovative solutions to appropriately identify and mitigate risks within the Capital One Software Technology organization. Proficiency in a Technology risk-driven management and development program are key to success in this role.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Be a trusted advisor both leading and driving effective and relevant Tech and Cyber risk conversations with Divisional Tech leadership and their teams

• Be an informed consultant to develop and deliver appropriate messages on risk themes and challenge remediation activities

• Be an approachable and effective partner to navigate regulatory and compliance requirements to help develop fit for purpose solutions with the ability to flex where appropriate

• Consult, establish best practices, be a Contributor, provide oversight, effective challenge and influence positive outcomes supporting the Platform security and tech risk strategy for Capital One Software to ensure our businesses effectively manage technical risk

• Identify and implement continual program enhancements based on industry standards and best practices related to technology risk management that is aligned with Capital One’s strategic risk direction and in support of Capital One Software’s business objectives

• Understand regulatory requirements, SaaS and COTS offerings for both B2B and B2C markets, industry compliance frameworks; while anticipating changes to help ensure proper alignment with internal and external requirements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex and changing regulations that impact cloud services

• Understand the broader context and implications (e.g., financial, legal, reputational, etc.) of the various types of risk affecting the technology function

• Understand, document and analyze current state capabilities regarding one or more risk methods. Leverage industry benchmarking to determine best practices and lessons learned regarding components of the risk framework

• Establish project parameters, delivering on multiple priorities to help drive business value and support team objectives 

• Review organizational performance outcomes to identify potential areas of risk exposure that require further review with the ability to review and analyze vast amounts of data and information while working closely with first line business partners

• Assist in the development of risks, associated controls, issues and/or mitigation plans to ensure the business implements needed changes and addresses areas of exposure; while, informing decisions with the Accountable Tech Executives (AEs)

• Contribute to Control Self Assessments (CSAs) to verify the design and operating effectiveness of existing controls as well as identify and track control gaps or issues to remediation

• Deliver technology risk and controls advice, challenge and support to stakeholders

• Identify and introduce innovative approaches to monitoring the technology control environment

• Partner with Divisional and Enterprise wide Risk Associates to remove complexity and improve efficiency

• Maintain an up-to-date and in-depth industry and technical expertise in areas of technology risk

• Guide Technology areas to ensure aggregate risk is understood and well managed 

• Ensure key messages are understood and actions are underway, provide risk input, context and challenge through appropriate and timely reporting and governance actions.

• Build successful relationships with line of business risk offices and team members to understand impact of technology risk on critical business processes

• Support Risk Control and Self Assessments (RCSAs)

• Experience with Vulnerability Management, Application security, Supply Chain Security and Identity & Access Management is a plus

• Write and revise documents such as policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Develop and enhance processes, tools, templates, and job aides. Draft, contribute to, edit, and deliver presentations that aid in the design, development, refinement, and usage of risk methods.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience developing risks, associated controls, issues or mitigation plans 

• At least 1 year performing controls testing in a cloud environment 

• At least 1 year experience in Technology Risk or IT Audit

• At least 1 year of experience planning, analyzing and leading Risk assessments

• At least 1 year of Project Management experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience performing detailed reviews of control assessments; including National Institute of Standard & Technology (NIST), PCI-DSS, SOC 2 

• Experience performing detailed reviews of control assessments for SaaS and COTS offerings 

• 2+ years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects in Risk 

• Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or other Industry related certifications

• 2+ years experience in information systems risk management or information systems auditing

• Experience with Amazon Web Service (AWS) and with multi-cloud (Azure and GCP)

• Cloud Risk Management experience

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.

Remote (Regardless of Location): $117,400 - $134,000 for Sr. Assoc, Cyber Technical

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.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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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