Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia Principal Associate, Risk Communications Consultant + Build a deep understanding of internal clients’ business and objectives, stakeholders, differentiators, potential risks and opportunities + Partner closely with clients and cross-functional partners to develop and implement a range of communications strategies and creative solutions + Build and maintain trusted relationships with cross-functional teams, clients, and leaders + Exhibit comfort navigating ambiguity and change; support change management efforts Be a subject matter expert and consultant, providing sound communications guidance and recommendations to clients + Write and edit communications from a range of internal sources + Ensure that communications tell an articulate, consistent story, providing the right context and level of detail + Drive and/or collaborate with appropriate partners on marketing, communication activities, and events + Apply data-driven, analytical thinking to create effective communication strategies + Leverage internal channels to support communications and tactics + Exhibit excellent judgment; understand, identify and effectively navigate potential risks and sensitivities + Be a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment + Be an outstanding communicator and presenter, both written and verbal Measure impact and support process improvement + Ensure all work is executed through a lens of strategic impact and measurement + Identify new opportunities to institute best practices and governance + Develop and maintain deep fluency and expertise in relevant external trends impacting the business and its peers To be successful in the role, you must have: + Ability to be a self-starter and problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Experience with a variety of communication channels (gmail, Zoom, Slack, etc.) + Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively with multiple constituents, including peers, executive and management, and partners + Exemplary organizational skills, analytical talent and attention to detail + Ability to self-motivate, think creatively to integrate problem-solving and structured thinking + Draws from experience to apply sound judgment decisions and recommendations + Ability to pose insightful questions, listen to others and learn + Openness to regular and candid feedback Basic Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree or military experience + At least 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations Preferred Qualifications + Previous communications experience focusing on diversity, inclusion and belonging At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. No agencies please Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. 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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. 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