Manager Data Analyst - Data Strategy and Risk Innovation, PULSE

Manager Data Analyst - Data Strategy and Risk Innovation, PULSE At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched as a startup we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data-driven decision-making. We are seeking a highly analytical and technical Manager, Data Analysis to join our Data Strategy and Risk Innovation team within the PULSE Network organization. In this role you will help build the framework and manipulate/analyze large datasets to understand anomalies and risk exposure. This is a hybrid role designed for someone who speaks the language of machine learning, data architecture, and modeling, but also deeply understands regulatory frameworks, risk controls, and compliance mandates. This role is responsible for ensuring that our data-driven strategies are not only highly effective and scalable, but also ethical, explainable, and strictly compliant with industry regulations. A key focus of this role is innovation and simplification, thinking strategically about how to leverage technology for root cause analysis and trend detection. You will partner with stakeholders to transform complex transactional attributes into actionable insights and recommendations. This role will directly influence how we evolve our capabilities, improve the participant experience, and drive network risk management through a deep, data-driven understanding of PULSE Network transactions. What you’ll do: Data Strategy: Drive current and future strategy by leveraging your analytical skills. Design and implement program for Transaction Monitoring aligned with Risk identification and modification Data-Driven Investigations: Conduct root-cause analyses on transactions and translating complex data findings into actionable risk mitigation strategies. Risk Data Architecture: Partner with Data Engineering to design and optimize the architecture of risk data environments. Ensure data used for risk decisioning is accurate, accessible, and structured for advanced analytics. Executive Reporting: Synthesize highly technical data into clear, compelling narratives and present risk exposure, incident reports, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Proven ability to approach complex, ambiguous problems systematically. You must be able to deconstruct issues, challenge the status quo, and anticipate the downstream impacts of network changes. Strategic Advising: Advise product and business teams on the risk implications of new data strategies, alternative data sources, and emerging technologies The "Translator": Act as the primary liaison between highly technical teams (Data Engineers, Data Scientists) and non-technical stakeholders(Legal, Compliance, Executive Board). Translate complex algorithmic functions into plain-English risk assessments. On any given day you will be: Mining data to arrive at specific and crucial information for the organization Identifying and implementing process, data, and reporting improvements for the organization Working with large and complex databases containing millions to billions of records Improving operational efficiencies and effectiveness Conducting analysis to evaluate processes and tests An ideal candidate will be on the leading edge of analytical technology with a passion for the newest and most innovative tools. Possessing strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are also important. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. This role will have a strong Business Intelligence component and those with a BI background are strongly encouraged to apply. Basic Qualifications Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a: Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 6 years of experience performing data analytics, or Master’s Degree plus at least 4 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date. At least 4 years of experience performing professional data analysis work At least 4 years of experience performing programming Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline At least 7 years of professional data analysis work experience At least 4 years of experience with Python, R, Spark or SQL At least 1 year of experience in people management At least 1 years of project management experience At least 1 year of experience in Tableau Proficient utilizing and developing within AWS service Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. This role is Hybrid, with associates expected to consistently spend three days per week in the office. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Houston, TX: $149,800 - $171,000 for Data Analysis Manager Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 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Salary : $149,800 - $171,000