Senior Manager, Data Analysis - Global Payment Network - Network Risk

Senior Manager, Data Analysis - Global Payment Network - Network Risk

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched as a startup we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data-driven decision-making.

This role will be hired as a Capital One associate but will play a critical part in project execution and delivery for Discover Financial Services as part of our integration effort.

As a Senior Manager, Data Analysis you will partner cross-functionally with teams throughout the company to validate business impacting analytical tools. You will enhance your technical and analytical skills, while also working with leaders to influence business strategies. With a network of hundreds of Data Analysts, Quants, and Data Scientists, challenging projects with an eye on the bottom line and a focus on work/life balance, we've created a dynamic environment with plenty of room for you to learn, grow, and realize your full potential.

The Global Payment Network - Risk Management team leverages large-scale transaction data, risk modeling, and advanced analytics to inform key strategic decisions regarding how we identify, monitor, and mitigate systemic risks. Your role will be to help execute on our ambitious agenda, which includes reinventing our data reporting architecture, establishing robust governance frameworks for emerging payment types, and integrating predictive risk signals into our core network oversight processes.

On a given day you will be:

• Refining a new Enterprise-wide analytical tools validation framework
• Planning and executing validation projects
• Assessing the quality and risk of analytical tool methodologies across Capital One, and the nature of tools usage within those processes
• Understanding technical issues in analytical tools and assessing tools risks and opportunities
• Independently researching, identifying, and prototyping industry best practices for emerging analytical tools
• Communicating results clearly and concisely both verbally and through written communications via validation reports and presentations
• Leveraging education, colleagues and training opportunities to develop solutions to business problems
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff

An ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 7 years of experience performing data analytics, or currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Master's Degree plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.
• At least 5 years of experience performing professional data analysis work
• At least 5 years of experience leading and developing with open source data technologies
• At least 2 years of experience managing people

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in a Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in statistical or econometrics hands-on work
• At least 5 years of experience manipulating and performing analysis with large data sets
• At least 5 years of experience in financial services industry
• At least 5 years of experience in developing statistical or econometric models
• At least 5 years of experience in validating statistical or econometric models
• At least 2 years of experience with data governance
• At least 2 years of experience with predictive analytics

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is Hybrid, with associates expected to consistently spend three days per week in the office.

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: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager

Richmond, VA: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Data Analys