Principal Associate, Data Science – US Card Fraud Authentication

Capital One

Data Scientist at Capital One analyzing datasets and optimizing ML solutions for fraud prevention. Collaborating across teams to enhance customer experience and security.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $161,800 - $184,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonScalaSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex datasets and optimize authentication decisioning
Design the technical vision for authentication workflows
Evaluate feasibility and prototype innovative ML solutions
Build machine learning models through all phases of development
Collaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists, software engineers, and product managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field
5 years of experience performing data analytics
1 year of experience working with AWS
3 years of experience in Python, Scala, or R
3 years of experience with machine learning
3 years of experience with SQL
Master's Degree or PhD in a quantitative field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Performance based incentive compensation
Comprehensive health, financial and other benefits that support well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsmachine learningPythonScalaRSQLauthentication workflowsML solutionsmodel developmentdata analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvinginnovation

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD