Principal Data Analyst; Navigator Platform

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 personallyizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and relational databases, cutting‑edge technology in 1988. Fast‑forward a few years, and this passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in data‑driven decision‑making.

You will leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well‑managed data solutions and capabilities to tackle business problems.

• Innovation
  • Use open‑source/digital technologies to mine complex, voluminous, and diversified data sources and platforms.
  • Build well‑managed data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self‑service frameworks for data consumers.
  • Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives.
• Business Intelligence
  • Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate business needs into design and development of tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization.
  • Drive analysis that provides meaningful insights on business strategies.
• Data Management
  • Drive an understanding and adherence to the principles of data quality management including metadata, lineage, and business definitions.
  • Work collaboratively with appropriate technology teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance.
  • Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality.

• Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline.
• Scripting experience in Python, R, Spark, or SQL.
• Strong desire and experience with data in various forms (data warehouses/SQL, unstructured data).
• Experience utilizing and developing within AWS services.

Have you imagined buying a car from the comfort of your couch? Our Navigator Platform team uses analytics, machine learning, and cloud technology to deliver a no‑hassle browsing and buying experience. We use AI and customer context from Capital One platforms to deliver marketing value, help customers browse inventory, explore pricing and eligibility options, and provide a personalized shopping experience.

The Navigator Platform team is developing leading data innovation and capabilities to deliver a game‑changing end‑to‑end digital auto buying experience, including trigger‑based campaigns, rapid product testing, recommended search, journey‑based experiences, leads and vehicle intelligence, etc.

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field) plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics, or currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years performing data analytics with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.
• At least 3 years of experience working with at least one scripting language.
• At least 3 years of experience utilizing a business intelligence visualization tool.
• At least 3 years of experience in querying, analyzing, and working with data languages and platforms.

• Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL.
• At least 4 years of experience working within process management and improvement methodologies – Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing and developing within AWS services.
• At least 2 years of experience delivering Data Governance and Data Quality Management concepts and practices within the financial services industry.

Capital One will consider sponsoring a qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position. Salary ranges are listed by location and include performance‑based incentive compensation. Benefits include comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being.

Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/veteran) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company promotes a drug‑free workplace and considers qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

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