Senior Manager, Data Analysis - Card Data AI Automation

Capital One; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Analysis to lead a talented analytics team driving our AI automation strategy for Card Data. You will champion LLM tools like Gemini and Claude to automate complex data validation and establish proactive metrics across the organization.

You will refine validation frameworks, plan projects, assess risk, and communicate results clearly. The role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and mentorship to grow a high-performing team in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with 7+ years analytics experience, or Master’s with 5+ years analytics.
• Experience leading and developing teams with open source data technologies.
• Experience managing people (2+ years).
• Experience in data strategy and governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Refining an enterprise-wide analytical tools validation framework.
• Planning and executing validation projects.
• Assessing quality and risk of tool methodologies across Capital One.
• Understanding technical issues in analytical tools and their risks.
• Researching and prototyping industry best practices for tools.
• Communicating results via validation reports and presentations.
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Data analytics

People leadership

Open source data tech

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Open source data technologies

Job description

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched 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.

Capital One’s Card Data Management (CDM) team is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Analysis with strong problem-solving and conceptual thinking abilities, paired with solid communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. In this role, you will lead a talented analytics team to drive our AI automation strategy for Card Data. By championing LLM tools like Gemini and Claude, you will automate complex data validation processes and establish proactive metrics to eliminate operational fire drills. Ultimately, your goal is to design scalable, well-governed AI solutions while fostering a supportive and high-performing team culture.

On a given day you will be:

• Refining a new Enterprise-wide analytical tools validation framework
• Planning and executing validation projects
• Assessing the quality and risk of analytical tool methodologies across Capital One, and the nature of tools usage within those processes
• Understanding technical issues in analytical tools and assessing tools risks and opportunities
• Independently researching, identifying, and prototyping industry best practices for emerging analytical tools
• Communicating results clearly and concisely both verbally and through written communications via validation reports and presentations
• Leveraging education, colleagues and training opportunities to develop solutions to business problems
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff

Basic Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 7 years of experience performing data analytics, or currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.
• At least 5 years of experience performing professional data analysis work
• At least 5 years of experience leading and developing with open source data technologies
• At least 2 years of experience managing people

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field
• Proven experience in developing data strategies that incorporate LLM technologies, such as Gemini and Claude
• At least 7 years of experience in statistical or econometrics hands‑on work
• At least 5 years of experience manipulating and performing analysis with large data sets
• At least 5 years of experience in financial services industry
• At least 5 years of experience in developing statistical or econometric models
• At least 5 years of experience in validating statistical or econometric models
• At least 2 years of experience with data governance
• At least 2 years of experience with predictive analytics

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is Hybrid, with associates expected to consistently spend three days per week in the office

McLean, VA: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager

Richmond, VA: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager

Candidates 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.

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.

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