Senior Associate, Data Scientist

Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States
Base: mclean va $135,600-$154,800; richmond va $12...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid as per industry standards).
Python programming experience
Machine learning model development
Sql database querying skills
Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate Data Scientist to join their Credit Risk Management team in McLean and Richmond, Virginia. The role focuses on leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning to optimize credit loss forecasting, while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on modernizing loss forecasting and transforming data to optimize future losses associated with the credit card portfolio.
  • Candidates will leverage technologies like Python, AWS, and Spark to build statistical models that challenge current production models.
  • Capital One offers competitive salaries ranging from $123,300 to $154,800 depending on location, along with performance-based incentives.

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Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate Data Scientist to join their Credit Risk Management team in McLean and Richmond, Virginia. The role focuses on leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning to optimize credit loss forecasting, while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Salary

Base: McLean VA $135,600-$154,800; Richmond VA $123,300-$140,700; Bonus/Equity: Performance based incentive compensation available; Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming experience
  • Machine learning model development
  • SQL database querying skills
  • Statistical modeling and validation
  • AWS cloud computing platform

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative research on emerging tech
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Executive presentation skills
  • Experience with big data volumes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in quantitative field plus 2 years experience
  • Master's or PhD in STEM field preferred
  • At least 2 years experience with Python, Scala, or R
  • At least 2 years experience with machine learning
  • At least 2 years experience with SQL

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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