Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Anti-money Laundering

Capital One

Chicago, IL, US
Base: chicago/plano/richmond $147,100-$167,900; mc...
Python and sql programming experience
Machine learning model development
Aws cloud computing platform usage
The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading risk management products using advanced analytics

Job Summary

  • The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading risk management products using advanced analytics.
  • Candidates will build production-ready pipelines and fine-tune Large Language Models to modernize money laundering identification.
  • Capital One offers competitive salaries ranging from $147,100 to $184,600 depending on location, along with performance-based incentives.

Matching Summary

The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading risk management products using advanced analytics.

Salary

Base: Chicago/Plano/Richmond $147,100-$167,900; McLean VA $161,800-$184,600; Bonus/Equity: Performance based incentive compensation available; Benefits: Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python and SQL programming experience
  • Machine learning model development
  • AWS cloud computing platform usage
  • Statistical modeling and validation
  • Production pipeline building

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Large Language Models
  • Innovative research on emerging tech
  • Creative problem solving skills
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Vector database knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience or Master's/PhD plus 3 years
  • At least 2 years AML modeling or related domain experience
  • At least 1 year GenAI, Agentic AI, or LLM system experience
  • At least 3 years Python and SQL experience
  • At least 3 years machine learning experience

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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