Senior Incentive Compensation Risk Analyst

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

Job summary

Capital One seeks a Sr. Business Analyst for Incentive Compensation Risk Management in McLean, VA. The role focuses on evaluating incentive plans across lines of business, applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to ensure risk-aware rewards and alignment with business goals.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in incentive plan design, and collaboration with IT, Sales, Finance, and HR to drive risk-managed improvements. A salary range is provided by location.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience performing analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or Master's degree/MBA with quantitative concentration.

Responsibilities

• Identify business challenges and opportunities and solve using analysis to make strategic or tactical recommendations.
• Develop hypotheses, test and analysis, solution development, and implementation monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT, Sales, Operations, HR, Finance and others to drive quality, volume, service and profitability.
• Translate analyses into clear insights and recommendations for senior leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL querying

Business analysis

Consulting

Incentive compensation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree in a quantitative field or MBA with quantitative concentration

Job description

Capital One seeks a Sr. Business Analyst for Incentive Compensation Risk Management in McLean, VA. The role focuses on evaluating incentive plans across lines of business, applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to ensure risk-aware rewards and alignment with business goals.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in incentive plan design, and collaboration with IT, Sales, Finance, and HR to drive risk-managed improvements. A salary range is provided by location.