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Senior Associate, Process Manager (Hybrid)

Capital One · Riverwoods, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a process you redesigned. How did you measure the improvement?

What they are checking: Whether they deliver measurable results and track them honestly.

Tell me about a time you worked with technology and operations teams that disagreed on a solution.

What they are checking: Whether they can bridge cross-functional teams to reach a practical answer.

Tell me about a time your attention to detail prevented a mistake.

What they are checking: Whether they have the meticulous attention to detail the role requires.

What would you do

A new initiative needs an operating model, and requirements keep changing. How do you put structure in place?

What they are checking: Whether they can create order in a dynamic environment, as the posting describes.

Frontline staff are skipping a step in a new process. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find out why before forcing compliance, since the step may be the problem.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd use DMAIC to fix a core banking process with too many errors.

What they are checking: Whether they can apply Lean Six Sigma steps in a practical, structured way.

How would you create a value stream map for a process like opening a bank account?

What they are checking: Whether they can map a process end to end and spot waste and delays.

How do you decide whether a process is ready to launch?

What they are checking: Whether they consider training, controls, systems and risks when making readiness decisions.

How would you use data to find bottlenecks in a banking operation?

What they are checking: Whether they have strong quantitative and analytical skills to find root causes.

How do you balance making a process faster with keeping risk under control at a bank?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that efficiency gains must not weaken controls in banking.

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The full job description

As published by Capital One.

Senior Associate, Process Manager (Hybrid) Overview: The Senior Associate, Process Manager in Bank Operations collaborates with cross-functional process, product, technology, and operations teams to optimize operational efficiency, minimize risk, and drive measurable business results. In this role, you will apply process engineering methodologies and robust data analytics to map, analyze, evaluate, and redesign core banking processes. We are seeking a dedicated, disciplined, process professional who will excel in a team environment and are highly motivated by process improvements that drive solutions. Success in this role requires strong quantitative and analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to adapt within a dynamic banking environment. General Responsibilities: • Operational Readiness: Quickly put structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment, defining operating models for new initiatives and driving readiness decisions • Process Mapping & Design : Develop comprehensive, end-to-end process maps, value stream maps, and flow diagrams to document current-state operations and design optimized future-state workflows. • Methodology Application: Utilize Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), Business Process Management (BPM), and Agile frameworks to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, eliminate process variance, and improve customer experience. • Transition & Governance: Establish control metrics to monitor process health and partner with operations leaders to seamlessly transition changed processes into production. • Data Collection & Trend Analysis: Extract, aggregate, and measure operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, capacity constraints, and operational risks. • Data-Driven Problem Solving: Conduct structured root-cause analysis to resolve complex operational breakdowns and support data-backed business cases • Cross-Functional Partnering: Represent Bank Operations in change control forums, agile project teams, and enterprise-wide initiatives to assess process impact and advocate for department interests. • Risk Mitigation: Focus on early risk identification and gap analysis to implement controls that ensure compliance and operational resilience. • Executive Delivery & Training: Synthesize complex data and process changes into clear presentations and business cases for senior leadership. Deliver training to internal stakeholders on modified workflows and tools. Location: Center 2 (McLean, VA), West Creek 2 (Richmond, VA), 802 Delaware Ave (Wilmington, DE), or Riverwoods 2 (Riverwoods, Illinois) - This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to spend 3 days per week working in the office and the remainder of the week working virtually. Basic Qualifications: • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification • At least 2 years of Process Management experience • At least 1 year of Data Analysis experience • At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office or G Suite Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience • Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, or Project Management certification • At least 3 years of experience in Process or Project Management • At least 1 year of experience in Compliance or Risk Management 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: $88,800 - $101,300 for Sr. Process Manager Richmond, VA: $80,800 - $92,200 for Sr. Process Manager Riverwoods, IL: $80,800 - $92,200 for Sr. Process Manager Wilmington, DE: $80,800 - $92,200 for Sr. Process Manager 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 One's 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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