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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
Richmond, VA
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
Richmond, VA
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
Richmond
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
Richmond
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
Richmond, VA
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
Richmond, VA
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