Data Scientist - Deep Learning Practitioner at Capital One

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, BankingIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience developing and deploying deep learning models, particularly for sequential data (e.g. time series, language) using techniques such as LSTMs or transformers
  • Hands-on experience with modern Machine/Deep Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face Transformers
  • Familiarity with both pre-training and fine-tuning of large-scale models
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data, such as text, logs, or time series and tokenisation techniques
  • A strong understanding of probability, statistics, machine learning and familiarity with large data set manipulation
  • Experience in producing reliable and maintainable code in Python, with an ability to adapt to new languages and technologies
  • Ability to communicate findings to a diverse business focused audience, influencing others in both verbal and written form
  • A drive for continued learning through an internal and external focus, in order to develop enterprise and industry leading solutions

Responsibilities

  • Develop new deep learning approaches to advance current underwriting models, which form the heart of the lending business
  • Apply these approaches to new types of (multi-modal) data in order to stay at the forefront of innovation
  • Provide consultancy to tech and product partners, to help design, develop and launch products powered by Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Use a combination of business acumen, coding and statistical skills to navigate large amounts of data and extract actionable solutions
  • Work cross-functionally on projects that support key business initiatives and drive sustainable growth

Skills

PyTorch
TensorFlow
Hugging Face Transformers
LSTMs
Transformers
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Time Series
Large Language Models
Tokenisation
Pre-training
Fine-tuning

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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