Technology & Cyber Risk Advisor, Principal Associate at Capital One

Job Description

R229271
Posted 10/30/2025

Technology & Cyber Risk Advisor, Principal Associate
Location: McLean, Virginia | Richmond, Virginia
Category: Cyber
Experience: Principal Associate
Primary Address: McLean, Virginia

Overview

Technology & Cyber Risk Advisor, Principal Associate

Risk Advisors at Capital One are highly motivated risk and process management professionals with excellent analytical, organizational, risk management, project management, and communication skills. These skills allow us to gain insights and act as a change agent to influence our business partners. As Capital One evolves to meet the ever-changing technology landscape, so do our risk managers. A successful Risk Advisor operates from a foundation of knowledge about the Line of Business with whom they are working, including processes, risks and associated controls, and good risk management practices. They are forward-thinking, quick to adapt, and technologically adept with a background that includes technical skill sets.

Risk Advisors have a broad level of exposure across the lines of business and have the opportunity to work with the business to create and implement solutions to appropriately manage risks within Enterprise Services. The demands and high-visibility nature of this position require an expert with a proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, who can begin contributing immediately to work focused on performing technical assessments across technology and cybersecurity domains.

As an Operational Risk Advisor supporting Enterprise Services, you will be responsible for working with business partners to identify and consult on potential risks to Capital One. In this position, you will play a key role in performing technology risk assessments. You will collaborate closely with associates across all lines of defense, Lines of Businesses, and other risk management teams to perform and support the work related to further maturing risk management practices, specifically focused on technology and cybersecurity processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments across business units with heavy technology and cybersecurity risks.
• Drive and coordinate work related to Capital Ones process management program, working with the first line of defense Technology and Cyber teams, Lines of Business, and second line of defense risk management teams, to ensure effective collaboration within the team and across stakeholder groups.
• Analyze information to proactively identify risks, trends, and process improvements; supporting reporting on risk topics to management.
• Stay current on the changing regulatory environment and understand the impacts on our efforts.
• Assist and drive project and program delivery, including project and process management, reporting, engagement in senior leadership meetings, drafting and reviewing materials for senior management and other governance activities.
• Participate in risk and other management forums and contribute to continuous improvement of risk and project/program management practices.
• Support direction, manage expectations, and may support/lead cross-functional teams through various initiatives.
• Participate in and execute other special projects for the team on a periodic basis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Military Experience.
• At least 2 years of Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or Accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting, partnering, and interacting with internal business clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Risk Management, Audit, Finance, or Accounting experience.
• 4 years of experience in information security or technology risk management.
• Internal audit or technology risk management experience (or similar).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Project Management Professional (PMP) or CISA (Certified Internal Systems Auditor), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or relevant certification.
• Ability to set direction, manage expectations, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate and influence clearly and to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Additional Information

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: $127,500 - $145,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis
• Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Prin Assoc, 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 candidates 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.

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