Director, Data Analysis – Risk Management

Capital One

Director of Data Analysis overseeing analytical tools validation and team management in Risk Management at Capital One. Focused on strategic decisions and innovative data reporting architectures.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeMcLean • Illinois, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $209,500 - $263,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading a newly created team of Data Analysts within GPN's Risk Management organization
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 9 years of experience in data analytics, or Master’s Degree plus at least 7 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD plus at least 4 years of experience in data analytics
At least 5 years of Professional Data Analysis experience
At least 5 years of People Management experience
At least 2 years of Big Data technology experience
At least 2 years of Data Visualization experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Performance based incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsdata analysisbig data technologydata visualizationanalytical toolsvalidation frameworkrisk assessmentmethodologiesprototypingbest practices

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingmentoringproblem-solvingresearchplanningexecutionteam managementpresentation

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreePhD