As a Senior Associate Data Scientist in the Model Risk Office at Capital One, you will work within a team that focuses on safeguarding the company from model failures while enhancing decision-making through advanced analytics and Generative AI. Your role involves leveraging technologies such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, and vector databases to build machine learning models that challenge existing champion models and contribute to the next generation of model governance frameworks. You will validate a variety of models across multiple business domains within Enterprise Services and communicate identified risks to executives. This position requires expertise in Python or similar languages for large-scale data analysis, proficiency with AWS, and a strong background in statistics and software engineering. Ideal candidates are innovative, creative, technically proficient, and comfortable handling big data challenges.
Skills
Python
AWS
PyTorch
Hugging Face
LangChain
Vector Databases
LLMOps
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Scala
R
Prometheus
Grafana
What you'll do
Develop machine learning models to challenge existing "champion models" in production.
Validate various models across multiple business domains within Enterprise Services.
Present model risks and their potential impact on the business to executives.
Utilize advanced technologies like PyTorch, Hugging Face, and LangChain for data analysis.
Continuously innovate and improve model governance frameworks for future models.
Acquire and apply new skills in statistics, software engineering, and business analytics.
What we're looking for
Master’s Degree or PhD in a STEM field
At least 2 years of experience with Python, Scala, or R for large-scale data analysis
Experience working with AWS
Proficiency in building and validating machine learning models
Ability to present model risks to executives effectively
Expertise in handling multi-modal big data using advanced technologies
Skilled in leveraging frameworks like PyTorch, Hugging Face, and LangChain
Market check
Salary context
This
$123,300–$140,700
range sits above
23%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$110,980–$219,300
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$195,983
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.