Global Payments Network Technology Risk Advisor

Company: Discover Financial Services
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today. The growth of the business is accelerated by leveraging innovative and emerging technologies. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and we execute: Capital One moved our entire enterprise to the public cloud over the course of five years, fully exiting our data centers. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity and managing technology risk. Technology and Data Risk Management (TDRM) are trusted expert advisers who shape decisions, challenge activities to ensure they meet our standards, and generally oversee technology, data and information security risk across the business and the central technology organization. TDRM is a second line organization, which means it is independent and reports up through the Chief Enterprise Risk Officer. TDRM provides business leaders with crucial technology risk information for informed decision-making. Our highly-skilled associates specialize in areas like information security, cybersecurity, SRE, technology, and risk management, offering significant experience and delivering high-impact results. As Global Payments Network Tech Risk Advisor you will play a key second-line-of-defense role focused on independent oversight of the organizations cybersecurity and technology risk-taking, providing expert advice and constructive challenge during assessments and throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle. You will collaborate with partners (cybersecurity, technology, lines of business, and other risk offices) to evaluate the firms risk posture and offer independent recommendations for risk reduction. Success requires translating data, business drivers, and priorities into meaningful risk analysis, establishing you as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. For this role in particular you will be focused on providing independent oversight of the Global Payments Network, a newly formed line of business. A strong candidate: Has a strong foundation, passion, and proficiency in cybersecurity, technology risk management, regulatory expectations within financial services Is intellectually curious and stays current on emerging cyber threats, technologies, and potential implications for the company. Has a team-first attitude and is comfortable building relationships and collaborating with the team and other partners and stakeholders to get the work done. Is execution oriented, a self-motivator in an ambiguous environment, can manage multiple projects while maintaining superior results, can successfully work in a fast-paced environment, and is able to quickly come up to speed with the business and technology environments with which they will be working. Demonstrates the ability to provide independent and effective challenges. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills (tailored to the audience) and can concisely and logically explain complex/technical topics. Responsibilities: Advisory/Team Responsibilities Be a trusted second-line Technology & Data Risk advisor advisor and subject matter expert in your assigned Lines of Business Guide/drive effective and relevant risk conversations with Line of Business leadership and their teams to enable meaningful insights into key technology and cybersecurity risks (e.g., aligning to or providing insights in support of strategic priorities or objectives for the business, increasing risk accountability and visibility) Communicate in a compelling manner, with a strong point of view, grounded in technology, cyber, and data risk analysis Strong knowledge and proficiency in risk management skills (i.e., risk analysis and assessment, risk management, risk communication, risk quantification, threat modeling, and technical writing) Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements while providing independent and effective challenge within a second-line-of-defense model Collaborate effectively and build trusted relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and leaders across multiple organizations to achieve objectives. Coordinate assessment activities and deliverables, ensuring alignment between agile delivery milestones and independent risk review timing Operate a continuous improvement approach by reviewing and challenging the design and operation of processes Support assessments for senior management and other stakeholders, to include regulatory agencies and the Board of Directors, as needed Core Risk Assessment Responsibilities Perform the review and effective challenge of technology and cybersecurity risks through business-driven assessment activities (e.g., risk and control self assessment (RCSA) activities, scenario analysis, new products and services, etc.), to include providing expertise and advice on risk themes and mitigation strategies Monitor, report, and escalate metric performance, identifying systemic control gaps, maturity trends, and emerging payment network risk exposures Perform the review and effective challenge of Capital One’s enterprise cybersecurity capability maturity assessments through first-line assessment activities (i.e., NIST CSF assessments) Connect the dots across assessments to inform strategic decision-making, investment prioritization, and long-term technology and data risk posture improvements Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or military experience At least 5 years of experience managing, or consulting, or auditing At least 5 years of experience working in the fields of cybersecurity, or technology, or risk management At least 5 years of experience with cybersecurity or technology risk assessments Professional Security Certification or Professional Risk Management Certification (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Open FAIR Certified) Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree Prior experience working directly within or extensively collaborating with the technology and/or operations teams of a major global payment network (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, American Express), understanding their unique operational models and resilience challenges At least 5 years of experience in a second-line or oversight role at a financial institution or regulatory agency Knowledge of, or experience working with agile methodology and tools (Jira, or Confluence) Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) 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. Chicago, IL: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis New York, NY: $179,700 - $205,100 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis Riverwoods, IL: $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis 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 Ones 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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