Senior Risk Associate, Investigations Quality

Capital One
Richmond, VA

Overview

Senior Risk Associate, Investigations Quality

As a Senior Associate on Capital One’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations Quality Strategy and Sample team, you will join a strategic and innovative group focused on elevating the Financial Crimes Investigations Quality program. You will drive continuous improvement by performing robust root cause analysis and developing data-driven recommendations for key stakeholders.

We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking professional who is comfortable embracing new technologies, including AI, and excels in a collaborative team setting. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and critical thinking skills, along with the agility to adapt quickly to change. Success in this role is dependent on the ability to leverage data to create compelling recommendations and effectively assess stakeholder needs.

General Responsibilities :

  • Conduct robust root cause analysis using analytics and data to develop strategic recommendations for improving or enhancing Investigations quality and processes.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teammates and stakeholders on initiatives focused on Investigations quality.

  • Apply a customer-centric approach to identify and implement process improvements within Financial Crimes Investigations.

  • Partner with Analysts and Developers to design or optimize quality reports and system workflows.

  • Ensure proactive and effective communication to meet the strategic objectives of the quality program.

  • Support internal reviews and audits by assisting with data collection and preparation.

Basic Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

  • At least 3 years of process or project management experience

  • At least 3 years of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • 5+ years of process or project management experience

  • 5+ years of Anit-Money Laundering (AML) experience

  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Six Sigma Lean, Green Belt, Black Belt, Agile or Agile Coach, Project Management Professional (PMP), Business Process Management certification (BPM)

  • 4+ years of experience in compliance or risk management

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite or Gemini

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: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Risk Associate

Richmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Risk Associate

Wilmington, DE: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Risk Associate

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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]

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).

Posted 2026-05-14

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