Head of Data Analytics, Global Payments Risk

Capital One Financial Corporation; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 230,400 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Director of Data Analysis for Global Payment Network – Risk Management. You’ll lead a cross‑functional team to validate analytical tools, drive governance, and integrate predictive risk signals into network oversight.

This hybrid role requires backing from leaders and a data-driven approach to strategic decisions. You will manage multiple high‑impact projects, champion best practices, and mentor data talent while advancing the firm’s risk analytics capabilities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive data analytics experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD with substantial analytics background.
• Strong leadership and data governance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a newly created Data Analysts team within GPN’s Risk Management.
• Refine validation framework for enterprise‑wide analytical tools.
• Plan and execute validation projects across Capital One.
• Assess tool methodologies and risks across the organization.
• Research and prototype industry best practices for analytics tools.
• Communicate results clearly in reports and presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and drive solution development with colleagues.

Skills

Data Analytics

People Management

Big Data

Data Visualization

Python

Streaming Data Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

Kafka

Flink

Spark Streaming

AWS

Spark

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Director of Data Analysis for Global Payment Network – Risk Management. You’ll lead a cross‑functional team to validate analytical tools, drive governance, and integrate predictive risk signals into network oversight.

This hybrid role requires backing from leaders and a data-driven approach to strategic decisions. You will manage multiple high‑impact projects, champion best practices, and mentor data talent while advancing the firm’s risk analytics capabilities in a