Sr. Associate, Cash Forecasting

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One Treasury is seeking a Senior Associate to lead daily short-term forecasting of the Federal Reserve account balance and drive monthly accuracy refinement. You will own the Python-based forecasting model and partner with Cash Forecasting and Management to build robust reporting and analytics for executives and regulators.

This hybrid, operations-focused role emphasizes data analysis, programming proficiency, and clear technical communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of experience in corporate treasury, financial analysis, or management consulting
• Strong data analysis and programming ability

Responsibilities

• Cash Forecasting & Liquidity Monitoring: Generate daily cash balance forecasts and execute monthly processes to inform funding strategy and liquidity metrics.
• Model Maintenance & Enhancement: Serve as primary owner of the short-term cash forecast model, continuously optimizing model performance through enhancements and integration of new data sources.
• Federal Reserve & Settlement Operations: Develop a deep understanding of Federal Reserve payment rails, funds settlement, and liquidity management to support daily cash operations.
• Process Automation: Partner with team members to streamline existing treasury processes through automation and technical upgrades.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interact with treasury front office, liquidity, and capital markets teams to communicate cash balance trends and perform ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Enterprise Integration & Advisory: Advise cross-functional teams on M&A integration, structuring bank accounts, and cash forecasting workflows for acquired entities and new business lines.
• Technical Communication: Translate complex treasury and financial concepts clearly for business partners across all organization levels.

Job description

Sr. Associate, Cash Forecasting

Capital One Treasury is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Cash Forecasting team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this operations-focused role, the Senior Associate will lead the daily short-term forecasting of Capital One's Federal Reserve account balance and drive monthly accuracy refinement processes. Additionally, the Senior Associate will own the development of our Python-based forecasting model, partnering with the Cash Forecasting and Management teams to build robust reporting and analytical capabilities. These contributions will directly improve forecast precision and speed for senior leadership, regulators, and key stakeholders while advancing enterprise technology imperatives.

As a member of the Cash Forecasting team, the Senior Associate will gain a broad understanding of Capital One Treasury's funding, investment, and reporting mechanics. The team regularly collaborates with cross-functional partners and senior leadership to provide cash activity guidance and support high-profile corporate initiatives. The role also offers direct opportunities to lead Treasury system enhancements, facilitate intercompany lending, and build relationships with traders and business partners.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented problem solver with strong intellectual curiosity. They bring experience in data analysis and programming languages, and excel at translating advanced technical material for non-technical audiences. Additionally, the candidate will have the drive and capacity to rapidly understand financial concepts, scaling from foundational principles to complex treasury topics.

Responsibilities

• Cash Forecasting & Liquidity Monitoring: Generate daily cash balance forecasts and execute monthly processes to inform funding strategy and liquidity metrics.
• Model Maintenance & Enhancement: Serve as primary owner of the short-term cash forecast model, continuously optimizing model performance through enhancements and integration of new data sources.
• Federal Reserve & Settlement Operations: Develop a deep understanding of Federal Reserve payment rails, funds settlement, and liquidity management to support daily cash operations.
• Process Automation: Partner with team members to streamline existing treasury processes through automation and technical upgrades.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Interact with treasury front office, liquidity, and capital markets teams to communicate cash balance trends and perform ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Enterprise Integration & Advisory: Advise cross-functional teams on M&A integration, structuring bank accounts, and cash forecasting workflows for acquired entities and new business lines.
• Technical Communication: Translate complex treasury and financial concepts clearly for business partners across all organization levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• At least 2 years of experience in corporate treasury, financial analysis, or management consulting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or a related quantitative field
• 3+ years of experience in corporate treasury, financial analysis, or management consulting
• 1+ year of experience with SQL
• 1+ year of experience with Python, R, or a combination
• 1+ year of experience with AI tools such as Claude Code or Gemini
• 1+ year of experience with Google Suite
• Certified Treasury Professional designation

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location.

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.

McLean, VA: $111,200 - $126,900 for Sr. Analyst, Capital Markets & Risk

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.