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The Senior Manager, Risk Management will join the Data Governance and Pricing (DGAP) team within the Global Payment Networks (GPN) to manage numerous data adjacent risks. The risks include, for example, the data aspects of Network Conflict Risk (NCR), External Data Sharing (XDS), SCAN Findings, Privacy, Feature and Script Governance, Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, and more. The candidate will bring a mixture of Data, Risk, and Project Management experience to develop processes, programs and controls to mitigate these risks across GPN. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of both the associated risk management frameworks and the applicable policies and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Understanding, documenting and analyzing 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.
- Write and revise documents such as policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Develop and enhance processes, tools, templates, and job aides. Write, contribute to, edit, and deliver presentations that aid in the design, development, refinement, and usage of Risk methods.
- Collaborate effectively across multiple organizations such as Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Business Risk Offices, Operational Risk Sub-Steward organizations, Information Technology, Basel Program, Internal Audit, Regulator Relations, etc. to achieve objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or military experience
- At least 3 year of Financial Services Risk Management Experience
- At least 5 years of Project Management experience
- At least 7 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 7 years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
- At least 7 years of Financial Services risk management experience
- PMP Certification or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM) Ability to set direction, manage expectations and lead cross-functional teams
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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.
Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk ManagerRiverwoods, IL: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk 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.
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).
Sr. Risk Manager - Data Governance and PricingThe Senior Manager, Risk Management will join the Data Governance and Pricing (DGAP) team within the Global Payment Networks (GPN) to manage numerous data adjacent risks. The risks include, for example, the data aspects of Network Conflict Risk (NCR), External Data Sharing (XDS), SCAN Findings, Privacy, Feature and Script Governance, Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, and more. The candidate will bring a mixture of Data, Risk, and Project Management experience to develop processes, programs and controls to mitigate these risks across GPN. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of both the associated risk management frameworks and the applicable policies and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Understanding, documenting and analyzing 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.
- Write and revise documents such as policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. Develop and enhance processes, tools, templates, and job aides. Write, contribute to, edit, and deliver presentations that aid in the design, development, refinement, and usage of Risk methods.
- Collaborate effectively across multiple organizations such as Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Business Risk Offices, Operational Risk Sub-Steward organizations, Information Technology, Basel Program, Internal Audit, Regulator Relations, etc. to achieve objectives.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or military experience
- At least 3 year of Financial Services Risk Management Experience
- At least 5 years of Project Management experience
- At least 7 years of experience supporting, partnering and interacting with internal business clients
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 7 years of Project Management experience leading cross functional projects and programs in Risk
- At least 7 years of Financial Services risk management experience
- PMP Certification or Masters Certificate of Project Management (CPM) Ability to set direction, manage expectations and lead cross-functional teams
-
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.
Richmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk ManagerRiverwoods, IL: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Risk 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.
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in risk data analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL for querying large financial or operational datasets
- Experience with Python or R for statistical modeling and data analysis
- Familiarity with risk frameworks such as credit risk, market risk, or operational risk
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Basel III, CCAR, CECL, or DFAST
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
Tips for Your Risk Data Analyst Job Search
Quantify your risk models on your resume
Listing tools like SQL, Python, or SAS means nothing without context. Show the scale of the datasets you worked with and the business outcome your models drove, such as reducing false positives in a fraud detection pipeline or improving loss forecasting accuracy.
Match your resume to the risk domain
Credit risk, market risk, and operational risk roles each use different frameworks and vocabulary. Tailor your resume language to the specific domain in each job posting so your application doesn't read like a generic data analyst submission that missed the risk context entirely.
Target listings by regulatory keyword
Many risk data analyst postings require familiarity with Basel III, CCAR, CECL, or DFAST. If you have that exposure, call it out explicitly in your resume and cover letter, because recruiters and ATS systems filter on those regulatory terms before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists risk data analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Risk data analyst interviews often include a case where you explain a model you built, the assumptions behind it, and how you validated it. Practice narrating that story out loud so you can walk through your methodology clearly without relying on slides or code in front of you.
Negotiate using the scope of risk coverage
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the dollar volume of risk exposure your models inform, not just your years of experience. Analysts who can articulate the financial stakes their work manages tend to anchor negotiations at a stronger starting point.
Risk Data Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most risk data analysts?
The companies hiring the most risk data analysts right now include Capital One, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Google, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services firms and large insurers consistently post the highest volume of risk data analyst roles nationwide.
How many risk data analyst jobs are remote?
About 85% of risk data analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it a moderately flexible field compared to other data roles. Positions focused on model validation, reporting automation, and regulatory analytics tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to trading desks or on-site risk operations are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a risk data analyst?
Start with a quantitative degree in statistics, finance, mathematics, or economics, then build hands-on skills in SQL and Python through coursework or personal projects using publicly available financial datasets. Pursue an internship or entry-level analyst role in banking, insurance, or fintech to gain domain-specific exposure. Professional certifications in risk management, such as the Financial Risk Manager credential, strengthen your profile for more specialized roles.
Can you get a risk data analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level risk data analyst roles exist, particularly at regional banks, insurance companies, and fintech startups that need analysts to build out reporting and monitoring functions. Demonstrating proficiency in SQL and Python through a portfolio project that models a financial risk scenario, such as a credit scorecard or a fraud detection classifier, can substitute for direct work experience when applying for junior positions.
What does the risk data analyst interview process look like?
Most risk data analyst interview processes include a recruiter screen, a technical assessment covering SQL queries and statistical reasoning, and a final round with the hiring manager and a risk team lead. The technical round often includes a case study where you interpret a dataset and explain what risk signal it reveals. Some firms add a regulatory knowledge component, particularly if the role supports compliance or stress testing functions.
Where can I find and apply to risk data analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to risk data analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each position that fits. No detours, no intermediary steps.
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