Principal Risk Specialist, Control Testing

Principal Risk Specialist, Control Testing

Alabang (96050), Philippines, Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region

Principal Risk Specialist, Control Testing

Summary: To effectively identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks within the site consistent with Capital One’s internal controls and policies

General Responsibilities: Performance of First Line of Defense Assessments

• Conducts periodic controls testing
• Performs Business Area Risk Review / Risk Management and Control Framework / Enterprise Risk Self- Assessment
• Leads local site audit management
• Liais es with internal and external auditors to facilitate audit requirements

Risk and Remediation Monitoring

• Inputs risk issues and events in GRC
• Identifies potential risk issues and events and reports appropriate ticket for resolution
• Participates in the analysis and resolution of risk issues and controls
• Conducts local site audit remediation
• Maintains inventory of identified risks, controls, and remediation completion

Site Risk Management

• Partners and liaises with Risk counterparts and the management team in implementing sustainable policies and compliance control programs
• Ensures site awareness of risk management, including but not limited to the following activities:
• Provides training and assistance to Risk points-of-contact (POCs) and other employees on control procedures
• Performs periodic testing, control awareness discussions, distribution of control tools (eg. findings database)
• Cascades respective risk policies and standards relevant to each function
• Prepares materials for monthly Risk Committee Review meeting

May be assigned / rotated across related sub-functions including but not limited to sub-functions within Shared Services Other job-related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Basic Qualifications: Educational Background: Business graduate, preferably with Accounting units Professional Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in managing risk and internal controls in Financial industry; Certified internal Auditor

Skills Required

• Understanding of operational risk management framework and techniques;

• Strong analytical skills to understand risk processes and identify appropriate controls;

• Effective communication skills to present, negotiate, and influence

• Sound judgment in recommending and implementing resolutions

• Amenable to working a midshift schedule in a hybrid setup

• No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.