Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, VirginiaPrincipal Investigator - Office of Corporate Investigations
Capital One, a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation’s top 10 banks, offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas, and backgrounds, guided by our shared values, come together to make Capital One a great company – and a great place to work.
As a Principal Associate in the Office of Corporate Investigations, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive investigations of alleged insider abuse and unethical business practices. Key priorities for this position include conducting fact-based investigations in a thoughtful and timely manner, meeting regulatory compliance filing deadlines, and providing and escalating detailed information to management and partners to make important disciplinary, operations, and compliance decisions.
Specifically, your responsibilities will include:
Conduct complex investigations of alleged unlawful or unethical activity and violations of company policies in an efficient, thorough, and professional manner;
Prioritize among multiple investigative tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining positive collaborative relations with various partners;
Prepare and implement investigation plans;
Author detailed and objective, fact-based reports and maintain well-organized and accurate case files;
Conduct professional investigative interviews of associates and contractors, often involving sensitive subject matter;
maintain strict confidentiality;
Identify potential process or control gaps that may require remediation, or that may be indicative of more systemic breakdowns, trends, or emerging risks when considered in conjunction with other available information and investigative findings; and
Build and maintain effective working relationships with E&I’s investigative partners and stakeholders in the impacted lines of business.
The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and an active listener, exercises good judgment, has excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills, and serves as a collaborative team member; familiarity with and experience in the financial services industry and regulatory environment as well as conducting internal investigations is valued. Candidates must be self-motivated, demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignments and job responsibilities, and have the ability to maintain positive working relationships with business partners across the company. Finally, candidates must be able to comply with all organizational and professional ethical standards.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant advanced degree such as a JD, MBA, or Master's Degree focused in criminology
Wicklander-Zulawski Certification in interviewing methods or equivalent
Experience preparing and reviewing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Experience with and knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment
Demonstrated experience in roles requiring superior critical thinking and active listening skills
Demonstrated experience in fast-paced, nuanced environments
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organization, and writing skills
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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.
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