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Summary:
The Operational Risk Capital team develops strategies, processes, and analyses to effectively manage operational risk capital needs, and provide key analytical output, to support effective risk management of Capital One’s material operational risks.
As a Business Analysis Manager, you will apply your strategic and analytical skills to develop operational risk loss projections for Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR). You will allocate the operational risk capital to lines of business and product lines as their Managerial Capital. You will develop a deep appreciation for the most critical operational risks and the importance of a strong capital management framework which contribute to safeguarding Capital One and the broader banking industry. And you will do it all in a collaborative environment that values your insight, encourages you to take on new responsibility, promotes continuous learning, and rewards innovation.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the development of operational risk loss deliverables for Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) by collaborating with various teams (e.g., Modeling, Scenario Analysis, Legal, Finance)
- Cut through the gray and drive consensus between competing opinions and objectives from the diverse expertise of stakeholders involved
- Analyze results for consistency and soundness; triangulate defensibility of results using supporting data and analysis from a variety of internal and external sources
- Apply judgment, intuition, and relationships to defend and gain support for key decisions
- Effectively manage deliverables under a fast paced environment. Identify and enable continuous improvements across the team
General Responsibilities:
- Strategic leadership: Develop business strategies that will drive growth, profitability, and competitive success for Capital One in the face of shifting consumer and regulatory demands
- Leadership: May manage and develop 1-2 analysts. Coaching and mentoring associates with a goal of developing and retaining talent at Capital One
- Product: Develop and implement new product and pricing strategies for various lending products; lead product level modeling/analytics
- Marketing: Lead direct-to-consumer marketing efforts for select products, and strategic intent for products distributed through the retail channel. Build targeted insights to inform the design and development of new customer experiences, as well as breakthrough technology and concepts designed to deliver on new go-to-market strategies
- Credit Risk: Drive step-change improvements in credit performance by connecting drivers of future consumer credit trends to historical behavior, creating risk models, and testing hypotheses using rigorous monitoring and analysis
- Execution: Manage and sequence delivery of business intent, build business requirements and execute against the product strategy. Oversee multiple projects and programs concurrently
- Partnership: Work closely with colleagues across Capital One including: IT, Sales, Operations, Finance and others to drive improvement in quality, volume, service, and profitability
- Strategic & analytic orientation: A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics. Conceptual thinking skills must be complemented by a strong quantitative orientation, given that a large part of the business is based on rigorous analytic marketing & credit risk management
- Strong business judgment, leadership and integrity: He/she should be a tenacious decision maker, able to bring a healthy, aggressive, yet responsible approach to business
- Solid people leadership experience: Ability to build and leverage the capabilities of a high-performing team, as well as business partners across the enterprise. He/she should foster innovation, drive critical decisions, hold business partners accountable, and be able to consistently deliver results
- Strong executive communication skills: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Clear results orientation: display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. He/she should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment
- Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment. Previous consulting experience is a plus
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of professional experience performing analysis
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Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
- A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer engineering, Software engineering, Mechanical engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field)
- A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Business or quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Physical Sciences, Math, Statistics, Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in analysis
- 2+ years of experience in financial services
- 1+ year of experience in consulting
- 2+ years of experience in people management
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified 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.
Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Business Manager
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.
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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- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Fintech
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operational risk manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational risk exposures
- Knowledge of risk frameworks such as Basel III, COSO, or ISO 31000
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, MetricStream, or ServiceNow
- Professional certification such as FRM, PRM, or CRISC
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements from bodies such as OCC, FDIC, or SEC
Tips for Your Operational Risk Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the framework
Operational risk managers are expected to know specific frameworks like Basel III, COSO, or ISO 31000. Name the exact frameworks you've worked within and tie each one to a concrete outcome, not just familiarity.
Quantify risk reduction, not just activity
Hiring managers in this field distinguish between candidates who ran processes and those who improved them. Cite reductions in control failures, audit findings, or incident frequency rather than listing responsibilities you owned.
Filter openings by regulatory environment
Risk manager roles vary sharply depending on whether the employer is OCC-regulated, FDIC-supervised, or in an unregulated fintech. Check the job description for the regulator named before applying so your cover letter addresses the right compliance context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operational risk manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case-based answers for risk scenarios
Interviewers often present a hypothetical operational failure, such as a third-party vendor outage, and ask how you'd respond. Practice structuring answers around identification, escalation, mitigation, and post-incident review before your first round.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
In operational risk roles, the reporting line and committee access matter as much as the title. Before accepting, clarify whether you report to the CRO or a business unit head, since that determines your actual authority to escalate findings.
Operational Risk Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operational risk managers?
The companies hiring the most operational risk managers right now include JPMorganChase, Capital One, and Citi, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms and large insurers consistently account for the majority of demand.
How many operational risk manager jobs are remote?
About 64% of operational risk manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site requirements remain common at regulated depository institutions. Sub-areas like enterprise risk reporting, policy development, and risk framework design tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to roles embedded in specific business lines.
How do you become an operational risk manager?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline, then build early experience in audit, compliance, or financial analysis where you work directly with control environments. Earning a risk certification such as the FRM or CRISC signals technical credibility to employers. Moving into a dedicated operational risk role typically requires demonstrating you can run a risk and control self-assessment and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
Can you get hired as an operational risk manager with little experience?
Entry points into operational risk typically come through adjacent roles in internal audit, compliance monitoring, or business continuity rather than direct hiring into manager-level positions. Emphasize any exposure to control testing, incident tracking, or regulatory reporting, even if it was part of a broader role. Employers in fintech and insurance are more likely than large banks to consider candidates who can demonstrate analytical skills and framework knowledge without years of dedicated risk experience.
What does the operational risk manager interview process look like?
The process usually begins with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and familiarity with risk frameworks, followed by one or two rounds with the risk team covering technical scenarios and past experience. A final round with a CRO, CFO, or risk committee member is common at larger organizations. Some employers include a written case study asking you to assess a hypothetical control failure and recommend a remediation approach.
Where can I find and apply to operational risk manager jobs?
You can find and apply to operational risk manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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