Risk Manager (Data & Technology Risk)

Job Summary

• Position: Risk Manager (Data & Technology Risk)
• Location: 100% Remote (Must work EST hours)
• Duration: 12 months (with potential extension)
• Interview Process: One-hour panel interview plus 45-minute fitment round

Role Overview

• Act as a Risk Management Professional focusing on data risk and cyber risk within a highly regulated environment (financial services preferred).
• Serve as a key risk advisor for the FinX program, supporting the replacement of the Enterprise ERP system.
• Ensure program compliance with Enterprise Capital One (COF) policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with business, technology, compliance, security, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the FinX program on adherence to internal policies/standards, emphasizing cyber, technology, and data risk.
• Oversee test access and data review processes for the FinX program.
• Lead and collaborate on risk assessments with other Financial Risk Management (FRM) resources.
• Support migration from PeopleSoft to Workday; work on business process (risk & control) side (no Workday technical experience required).
• Partner and collaborate with process engineers, risk advisors, project management, SOX, and other expert teams.
• Own and drive risk management processes after initial onboarding period.
• Help develop risk assessment metrics as the project progresses.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience in finance, technology, or data risk is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of risk management in financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Proactive, strategic problem solver with the ability to operate independently and as part of cross-functional teams.

Additional Notes

• Small, collaborative team environment with access to partner groups as needed.
• First month will be onboarding and learning COF policies/procedures; will take ownership thereafter.
• Metrics for the role will be developed over time as risk assessments advance.