Manager, Data Scientist - Privacy-preserving, Machine Learning and Analytics at Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Banking, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 6 years of experience performing data analytics
  • A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 4 years of experience performing data analytics
  • A PhD
  • Innovative: Continually researches and evaluates emerging technologies, stays current on state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications, and seeks opportunities to apply them
  • Creative: Thrives on defining big, undefined problems, loves asking questions, pushing for answers, and sharing new ideas
  • A leader: Challenges conventional thinking, works with stakeholders to improve the status quo, and is passionate about talent development

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of anonymization projects, overseeing the development and scaling of differentially private data analysis pipelines and sophisticated synthetic data generators for complex, high-dimensional data (e.g., financial transactions, text, and tabular datasets)
  • Conduct independent, hands-on research into the state-of-the-art in differential privacy, secure computation, and privacy-preserving machine learning
  • Evaluate, adapt, and implement advanced algorithmic approaches to optimize for data utility and privacy guarantees in production environments
  • Design, build, and deploy production-ready anonymization pipelines, leveraging a broad stack of technologies within the cloud environment
  • Establish and manage rigorous evaluation frameworks to quantify the fidelity, utility, and privacy guarantees of generated and anonymized data
  • Partner with cross-functional teams of data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and governance specialists to ensure the seamless integration and adoption of new privacy capabilities across the enterprise
  • Represent the team in technical discussions with external academic partners, focusing on joint development to accelerate internal capability building

Skills

Differential Privacy
Synthetic Data Generation
Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
Machine Learning
Data Analysis Pipelines
Secure Computation
Privacy-Preserving ML
Anonymization
Financial Transactions Data
High-Dimensional Data

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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