Principal Risk Specialist - Change Management

Principal Risk Specialist - Change Management

Are you passionate about leading changes that drive innovation, efficiency, and meaningful business impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your work influences the direction of an entire organization? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity as a Principal Risk Specialist within Enterprise Risk Organization's Divisional Data Risk Officer (DDRO) office.

In this highly visible and strategic role, you will be at the forefront of our change management program, helping to shape the way we work, deliver change initiatives to our business, and manage risk. You'll be empowered to lead change efforts that span functions, stakeholders and levels of the organization, playing a critical role in how we adopt change initiatives.

An ideal candidate will bring change management expertise and thrive on building connections, aligning stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes. Your expertise will help shape and deliver impactful change management solutions that support transformation across our organization.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement robust change management strategies that drive adoption, reduce resistance, mitigate risk and ensure long-term success
• Coach and guide cross-functional project teams and leaders through the change journey using proven methodologies and a thoughtful, people-first approach
• Collaborate closely with sponsors, stakeholders, and key partners to align goals and ensure successful execution of change initiatives
• Conduct change impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, and readiness assessments to inform planning and execution
• Design and deliver compelling communications and enablement strategies that inform and prepare associates for change
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of change interventions and continuously refine your approach to maximize impact
• Champion a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement by embedding sustainable change capabilities across the business

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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.

McLean, VA : $117,300 - $133,900 for Principal Risk Specialist

Richmond, VA : $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Risk Specialist

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.