The Principal Associate Data Scientist role within the Anti-Money Laundering Modeling and Advanced Data Insights team at Capital One involves developing predictive models and monitoring dashboards to combat money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and human trafficking. This senior-level position requires expertise in advanced analytics, statistics, and machine learning, with a focus on end-to-end model development, deployment, and monitoring using tools like AWS, Snowflake, Python, and Spark. Ideal candidates possess a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field along with at least one year of experience in Generative AI modeling, bringing innovative solutions to complex financial crime detection challenges.
Skills
AWS
Python
Spark
Snowflake
Generative AI models
CI/CD
SQL
Machine Learning
Data Visualization
Scikit-learn
Pandas
Numpy
Jupyter Notebook
Git
Unix/Linux
What you'll do
Develop predictive models to identify potential money laundering and fraud.
Use machine learning techniques to enhance transaction monitoring systems.
Create advanced data insights using tools like AWS, Snowflake, Python, and Spark.
Deploy and monitor production models for efficient AML program operation.
Generate model outputs and reporting for effective risk management.
What we're looking for
Master’s Degree in STEM field plus 3 years of data analytics experience or PhD in STEM field
At least 1 year of experience developing Generative AI models
Strong background in statistics and machine learning techniques
Proficiency in Python, AWS, Snowflake, and Spark for model development
Experience with end-to-end model deployment and monitoring in production environments
Market check
Salary context
This
$147,100–$167,900
range sits above
44%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,000–$193,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$182,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
489 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$197,300–$225,100
across 483 roles with salary data.