Senior Manager Data Analytics - Global Payment Network - Data Governance and Programs

Capital One National Association; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Inclusive benefits

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Data Analysis Manager to join the DGAP team within the Global Payment Networks. The role focuses on managing data-adjacent risks, building enterprise-wide validation programs, and guiding governance of statistical models and data practices.

The ideal candidate will balance data, risk, and project management with strong leadership in a fast-paced environment. The position offers opportunities to mentor staff and influence governance across the GPN data domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with multiple years of data analytics experience
• Experience leading and developing with open source data technologies
• Experience managing people and teams

Responsibilities

• Refining a new Enterprise-wide analytical tools validation framework
• Planning and executing validation projects
• Assessing the quality and risk of analytical tool methodologies
• Understanding technical issues in analytical tools and assessing tool risks
• Researching and prototyping industry best practices for emerging analytical tools
• Communicating results clearly via validation reports and presentations
• Coaching and mentoring junior staff

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative field

Master’s Degree in related field

PhD in relevant field

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.

The Senior Manager, Data Analysis will join the Data Governance and Pricing (DGAP) team within the Global Payment Networks (GPN) to manage numerous data adjacent risks. The risks include, for example, the data aspects of Network Conflict Risk (NCR), External Data Sharing (XDS), SCAN Findings, Privacy, Feature and Script Governance, GDPR, CCPA, Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, and more. The candidate will bring a mixture of Data, Risk, and Project
Management experience to develop build overarching programs, establish controls and processes to mitigate risks across GPN. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of both the associated risk management frameworks and the applicable policies and standards.

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

An ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams.

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
• 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.

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

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

Chicago, IL: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager

Riverwoods, IL: $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. 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.

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.

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