Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Global Payments Network: Data Solutions and Modeling

Capital One; Illinois; On-site; USD 147,100 - 167,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Associate, Data Scientist for its Global Payments Network. This role involves using innovative technologies and machine learning to derive insights from large data sets. The ideal candidate is a leader with hands-on experience in data analytics, comfortable with tools like Python and AWS.

The position requires collaboration across departments, aiming to enhance customer experience through data-driven solutions. Salaries for this role range from $147,100 to $167,900 annually, plus performance incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing data analytics.
• Experience with machine learning models.
• Hands-on experience using open-source tools.

Responsibilities

• Build machine learning models from design to implementation.
• Leverage technologies to analyze large datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

SQL

Data Analytics

Large Language Models

Education

Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field

Master's Degree in quantitative field

PhD in quantitative field

Tools

AWS

H2O

Spark

Job description

## Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Global Payments Network: Data Solutions and ModelingApplylocations: Anytown, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R245175Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Global Payments Network: Data Solutions and ModelingData is at the center of everything we do. 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.As a Data Scientist at Capital One, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies and operating across billions of customer records to unlock the big opportunities that help everyday people save money, time and agony in their financial lives.****Team Description****The Data Solutions and Model team builds the machine learning and AI agents that help our customers in the Global Payment Network. We create models and AI tools to support fraud/risk, merchant acceptance, merchant intelligence and monitoring.****Role Description********In this role, you will:***** Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver a product customers love* Leverage a broad stack of technologies — Python, Conda, AWS, H2O, Spark, and more — to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data* Build machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation* Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals****The Ideal Candidate is:***** A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.* Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.* Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You’re not afraid to share a new idea.* Technical. You’re comfortable with open-source languages and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience developing data science solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.****Basic Qualifications:***** Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date: + A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics + A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics + A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)****Preferred Qualifications:***** Master’s Degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)* At least 3 years’ experience in Python, Scala, or R* At least 3 years’ experience with machine learning* At least 3 years’ experience with SQL* Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), including utilizing embedding models and working with vector databases* Experience designing and implementing AI workflows and autonomous AI agents**Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.**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.Anytown, IL: $147,100 - $167,900 for Princ Associate, Data ScienceCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.