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MANDY PARKER

MANDY PARKER

SANDY HOOK,US

Summary

Pragmatic, tenacious, and strategic operational risk leader with a proven ability to thrive in complex, challenging environments. Leverages exceptional communication and collaboration to proactively identify and mitigate enterprise-level risks, remove roadblocks, and ensure flawless execution of risk management frameworks. A skilled negotiator and innovative thinker who drives operational excellence, enhances control effectiveness, and cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and sound risk governance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Risk Manager

Capital One
02.2025 - Current
  • Drive centralized management of key, complex, horizontal audits and exams, including developing and coordinating internal processes and program governance aspects as well as managing key deliverables across various engagements
  • Facilitate internal audit and regulatory interactions (e.g., development of management responses, additional request facilitation, etc.) in coordination with and in support of key internal stakeholders
  • Proactively identify and develop of key strategic process enhancements to ensure consistent, standard practices as well as improve risk practices, including opportunities for automation

Chief of Staff

Capital One
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supported a Managing Vice President in Enterprise Risk Management, as well as her leadership team engagement and communications (4 Vice Presidents and 3 Senior Directors)
  • Organized executive team interactions by driving a focused agenda and leveraging subject matter expertise to provide guidance and updates in leadership sessions

*This additional scope was added in addition to Audit Guide role

Risk/Audit Guide

Capital One
12.2022 - 02.2025
  • Delivered eight "Adequate" Audit Results with zero high findings
  • Streamlined audit engagement process by centralizing communications and automating response creation and submissions
  • Served as the primary contact for Risk partners, Audit, and Business teams to streamline communications
  • Created and delivered tailored training for business teams and executives to share best practices and ensure success
  • Incorporated real-time feedback from Audit team to improve current and future audit initiatives


Risk & Governance Manager

Capital One
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Transformed the Supplier & Risk QA process by creating a robust data-backed performance dashboard, while simultaneously reducing redundancies and maximizing staff impact
  • Supervised three staff members across several key risk functions
  • Served as Change Management leader between intent, risk & third party manager groups
  • Led the enterprise Learning & Development team, driving content creation and deployment for 300+ associates

Supplier Manager

Capital One
06.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed two vendor relationships, overseeing 500+ agents and $10MM annual billing
  • Led contract negotiations to expand contact center footprint and services domestically and internationally
  • Developed strong client relationships to maximize outputs and minimize operational risk

Operations Manager

Capital One
01.2010 - 06.2017
  • Served as Extended Operations Manager for a call center line of business with 250+ call center agents and a $17MM annual budget, contributing over $2MM in incremental customer spend/year
  • Responsible for driving intent with Marketing & Analysis team to improve both agent and customer experience
  • Served as Product Owner for a pilot program using Big Data and Design Thinking concepts in an agile working team to deliver more efficient tools for call center associates
  • Leader for an external supplier launch of over 500 call center agents in September 2015, driving engagement, branding strategy, and a performance-oriented culture
  • Served as Delivery Lead for all of Card Servicing during conversion of ~1MM customer accounts from HSBC to Capital One (April 2014)
  • Conducted risk assessment and gap analysis to ensure that converting customers would receive an equal or better customer experience post-conversion and worked with stakeholders to mitigate risks

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.1994

Skills

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Management
  • Third Party Management
  • Team Leadership & Development

Timeline

Risk Manager

Capital One
02.2025 - Current

Chief of Staff

Capital One
07.2024 - 02.2025

Risk/Audit Guide

Capital One
12.2022 - 02.2025

Risk & Governance Manager

Capital One
06.2021 - 12.2022

Supplier Manager

Capital One
06.2017 - 06.2021

Operations Manager

Capital One
01.2010 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

James Madison University