Capital One’s Sr Business Analyst role in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) involves driving decisions across various Program functions to ensure robust AML defenses against criminal activities. This position requires analyzing macroeconomic trends and combining knowledge of potential criminal practices with product offerings from all lines of business to identify suspicious transactions effectively. The analyst will optimize investigative processes through operational risk management, enhance investigator productivity, and conduct accurate capacity planning to swiftly provide valuable information to Law Enforcement. Additionally, the role includes assessing financial contributions to AML investigations and developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for program success. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience with data analysis tools, and a deep understanding of financial systems and regulatory requirements in the AML domain.
Skills
SQL
Python
R
Tableau
PowerBI
Excel
AML regulations
Operational risk management
Investigator productivity analysis
Capacity planning
Financial business analysis
KPI development
KRI development
What you'll do
Analyze macroeconomic trends affecting AML investigation volumes.
Define criteria for identifying suspicious transactions across all business lines.
Optimize investigative processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Ensure accurate accounting of AML expenses across Capital One’s businesses.
Develop KPIs and KRIs to monitor the success of AML programs.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in financial crime compliance or AML.
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets.
Experience in developing and optimizing investigative processes.
Knowledge of financial products across multiple business lines.
Proficient in creating KPIs and KRIs for program success monitoring.
Market check
Salary context
This
$111,200–$126,900
range sits above
27%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$114,950–$164,012
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$119,050–$176,450
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.
SQL
Python
R
Tableau
PowerBI
Excel
AML Compliance
Operational Risk Management
Business Intelligence
KPI Development
Capacity Planning
Investigative Process Optimization
Financial Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Data Visualization
Communication Skills
Executive Reporting
Fraud Detection
Customer Data Protection
AML
SAR processes
Transaction Monitoring
Thematic reviews
Control effectiveness assessments
EU AML regulatory frameworks
US AML regulatory frameworks
FIU processes
Regulatory change implementation
Risk assessments
Written communication skills
Compliance oversight
Quality assurance
Risk function
Scenario-based monitoring
AML
SARs
Transaction Monitoring
Thematic Reviews
Control Effectiveness Assessments
FIU Processes
EU AML Regulatory Framework
US AML Regulatory Framework
Written Communication Skills
Compliance Oversight
Quality Assurance
Risk Function
New Product Risk Assessments
Regulatory Change Implementation
Control Enhancements