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Senior Data Analyst Risk

Capital One

McLean, VAOn Site

Original Job Summary

About Capital One

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. Starting as a startup that disrupted the credit card industry with personalized offers using statistical modeling, we have evolved into a Fortune 200 company and a leader in data-driven decision-making.

Role Overview

As a Senior Data Analyst Risk, you will leverage analytical and technical skills to build, innovate and maintain robust data solutions that address critical business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Innovation: Use open source and digital technologies to mine complex and diverse data sources.
  • Build well-managed data solutions and enable self-service frameworks.
  • Quickly learn and explore new technologies for varied initiatives.
  • Business Intelligence: Consult with business partners to translate needs into effective tools, metrics, and dashboards.
  • Drive analyses that provide meaningful insights on business strategies.
  • Data Management: Promote data quality management including metadata, lineage, and definitions.
  • Collaborate with tech teams to manage security and data access governance.
  • Develop monitoring tools for data quality reporting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a STEM field and has hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python, R, Spark, and SQL. Experience with data warehouses, unstructured data, and Snowflake services is highly valued.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field or in progress.
  • At least 2 years of relevant data analytics experience (or a Master’s expected by start date).
  • Experience with one scripting language.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence visualization tools.
  • Experience querying and analyzing data across various platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline.
  • 2+ years coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL.
  • Experience with Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Exposure to AWS services and data governance concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

Location-specific salary for McLean, VA ranges from $109,000 to $124,400, with performance-based incentives such as cash bonuses or long-term incentives. Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits are available.

Equal Opportunity & Application

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive practices. Applications are accepted for a minimum of 5 business days. For inquiries, contact Capital One Recruiting or Careers as noted in the posting.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Analytics
  • Risk Management
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Management
  • Innovation
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Snowflake
  • AWS
  • Visualization

How to Get Hired at Capital One

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight analytics, risk management and BI skills.
  • Research Capital One: Understand their data-driven culture and innovation history.
  • Prepare data projects: Showcase relevant Python, SQL and Snowflake work.
  • Practice technical questions: Review scripting, data querying, and visualization topics.
  • Showcase collaboration: Emphasize success in cross-functional teams.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice SQL query optimization.
Review Python and R scripting basics.
Study Snowflake and AWS service usage.
Familiarize with data warehousing concepts.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a team conflict resolution.
Describe a challenging project delivery.
Discuss handling multiple priorities.
Share a time you improved processes.