Director, Data Scientist - External Data Strategy

Capital One Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA · New York, NY
Salary
$269,100–$307,200 / yr
Posted
151 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $288k
$105k most similar roles pay here $329k

This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $288k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

Capital One Financial currently has 498 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $197,300–$225,100 across 495 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Data Scientist - External Data Strategy

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The Director of External Data Strategy leads a team of 10-15 data scientists in building and implementing advanced analytics and machine learning models to enhance Capital One’s understanding of customer financial behavior. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver actionable insights through the entire data lifecycle from sourcing new data to deployment. Key responsibilities include leveraging Python, Spark, SQL, Databricks, and AWS to develop scalable data pipelines and machine learning models while fostering a culture of technical excellence and leadership among team members. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in large-scale data analysis, machine learning, relational databases, and managing people, with a strong background in quantitative fields such as statistics or computer science.

Skills

Python Spark AWS Databricks SQL Conda Machine Learning Relational Databases

What you'll do

  • Lead a team of 10-15 data scientists by setting strategic agendas and providing technical guidance.
  • Design and implement advanced analytics and machine learning models using Python, Spark, and AWS.
  • Develop consumer financial data expertise to inform Capital One's decision-making processes.
  • Build and maintain complex data pipelines from design through implementation for business insights.
  • Mentor and develop team members into talented individual contributors and managers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field plus 9 years of data analytics experience or higher-level degrees with corresponding reduced experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience working with machine learning and Spark.
  • Proficiency in Python and AWS for large-scale data analysis.
  • Experience managing people, including leading teams of data scientists.
  • Strong background in utilizing relational databases and open-source programming languages.

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