The Senior Manager of Data Science role within the Cash Flow Underwriting Team requires a skilled leader to guide and mentor a team of specialists in identifying predictive signals from complex financial data. This individual will oversee strategic planning and project management for model development, focusing on transforming raw banking data into valuable features that forecast creditworthiness and customer behavior. The ideal candidate is technically proficient with expertise in advanced machine learning techniques, statistical analysis, and big data handling. They should be adept at using tools like Python, SQL, and R to build sophisticated models and possess strong communication skills for aligning the team’s roadmap with organizational stakeholders. This role addresses critical business challenges by leveraging cutting-edge methodologies in a high-scale financial context.
Skills
Python
R
SQL
Machine Learning
Data Engineering
Big Data
Cloud Services
CI/CD
Project Management
Feature Engineering
Credit Risk Modeling
Customer Behavior Analysis
Statistical Methods
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
What you'll do
Lead a team of data scientists to identify predictive signals in cash flow and transaction data.
Develop and implement advanced machine learning models for risk and usage forecasting.
Guide strategic planning and roadmap development for the underwriting team.
Oversee end-to-end model development from raw data to high-value features.
Ensure alignment with organizational stakeholders on project goals and outcomes.
Mentor team members in technical skills and innovative methodologies.
What we're looking for
Over 7 years of experience in data science and machine learning.
Proven leadership in managing a team of data scientists or similar role.
Expertise in statistical analysis and predictive modeling techniques.
Strong project management skills for end-to-end model development.
Ability to work with large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
Experience in credit risk assessment and customer behavior forecasting.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across organizational levels.
Market check
Salary context
This
$209,000–$238,500
range sits above
80%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$130,850–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$141,138–$215,000
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 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.