Executive Talent Insights Leader: AI-Driven Research

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One's Executive Recruiting team seeks a Director, Executive Talent Insights & Research to lead research and talent intelligence for senior leadership. You will bridge data, market intelligence, and talent mappings into high-impact recruitment strategies.

You will define and launch emerging technologies (AI sourcing tools, Workday, Canvas) to innovate the talent agenda while partnering across a matrixed organization to deliver outcomes that shape critical leadership talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience required.
• Minimum 7 years in executive research, talent intelligence, or executive recruiting.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable executive-facing insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of associates and researchers; mentor and grow talent.
• Direct sourcing strategies and talent mapping across competitive landscapes.
• Translate primary and secondary research into clear narratives for leaders.
• Partner with stakeholders to align executive hiring with business priorities.
• Stay current on AI sourcing tools and talent technology to optimize processes.

Skills

Executive advisory

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Executive recruiting

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Workday

Canvas

AI recruitment platforms

Job description

Capital One's Executive Recruiting team seeks a Director, Executive Talent Insights & Research to lead research and talent intelligence for senior leadership. You will bridge data, market intelligence, and talent mappings into high-impact recruitment strategies.

You will define and launch emerging technologies (AI sourcing tools, Workday, Canvas) to innovate the talent agenda while partnering across a matrixed organization to deliver outcomes that shape critical leadership talent.