Senior Credit Loss Forecasting Analyst

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Business Analyst to oversee and challenge credit loss forecasts across lines of business, informing quarterly allowances and annual stress tests. You will collaborate with Finance and Risk teams, test hypotheses, and drive improvements in estimation frameworks to support robust risk management.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, strong communication, and the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or MBA with quantitative concentration.
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field or MBA with quantitative concentration.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk by improving estimation frameworks and testing hypotheses.
• Identify assumptions, limitations, and weaknesses in loss estimation models.
• Partner with Capital One teams to oversee loss forecasts.
• Develop and implement processes to document challenges and resolutions.
• Apply strong analytical and quantitative thinking to risk management.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, and integrity.
• Communicate clearly and influence decisions with stakeholders.
• Drive results by prioritizing and advancing the oversight agenda.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Judgment & integrity

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree in a quantitative field

MBA with quantitative concentration

Tools

SQL

Data analysis tools

Job description

Capital One in McLean, VA seeks a Senior Business Analyst to oversee and challenge credit loss forecasts across lines of business, informing quarterly allowances and annual stress tests. You will collaborate with Finance and Risk teams, test hypotheses, and drive improvements in estimation frameworks to support robust risk management.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, strong communication, and the ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced environment.