Principal Data Analyst Job at Capital One in Richmond

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. Fast-forward to today, data-driven decision-making remains a cornerstone of Capital One.

As a Data Analyst at Capital One you will leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions and capabilities to tackle business problems.

On any given day you will be challenged on three types of work – Innovation, Business Intelligence and Data Management:

Innovation

• Use Open Source/Digital technologies to mine complex, voluminous, and different varieties of data sources and platforms
• Build well-managed data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self-service frameworks for data consumers
• Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives

Business Intelligence

• Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate the business needs to design and develop tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization
• Drive analysis that provides meaningful insights on business strategies

Data Management

• Drive an understanding and adherence to the principles of data quality management including metadata, lineage, and business definitions
• Work collaboratively with appropriate Tech teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance
• Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality

Our ideal candidate will have

• Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
• Scripting experience in Python, R, Spark, and SQL
• Strong desire and experience with data in various forms (data warehouses/SQL, unstructured data)
• Experience utilizing and developing within AWS services

Basic Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics, or a Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years performing data analytics with an expectation that the degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date
• At least 3 years of experience with at least one scripting language
• At least 3 years of experience utilizing a business intelligence visualization tool
• At least 3 years of experience in querying, analyzing and working with data languages and platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
• At least 4 years of experience coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL
• At least 4 years of experience working within process management and improvement methodologies – Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing and developing within AWS services
• At least 2 years of experience delivering Data Governance and Data Quality Management concepts and practices within the financial services industry

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

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon hours worked. This information is for candidates hired to perform work within listed locations.

• Chicago, IL: $115,900 - $132,200 for Principal Data Analyst
• McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Principal Data Analyst
• Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Principal Data Analyst

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range for that location. The actual offer will be reflected in the offer letter. This role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI).

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits. Eligibility varies based on full-time/part-time status, exempt/non-exempt status, and management level. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please email Careers@capitalone.com. Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee third-party products or information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several entities. Positions posted in Canada are for Capital One Canada, in the United Kingdom for Capital One Europe, and in the Philippines for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

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