Principal Associate, Data Science at Capital One

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Banking, Retail BankingIndustries

Requirements

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, one of the following: A Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 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 3 years of experience performing data analytics; A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)
Innovative: deeply engaged in AI/ML research and stays ahead of emerging GenAI advancements, seeking opportunities to apply state-of-the-art methods to real-world problems
Creative: thrives on defining big, undefined problems, asks questions, pushes to find answers, and shares new ideas
A leader: challenges conventional thinking, works with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo, passionate about talent development
Technical: hands-on experience in AI/ML development, working with open-source tools and cloud computing platforms, proficient in NLP and LLM tuning
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in a STEM field
At least 1 year of experience working with AWS
At least 1 year of experience in GenAI

Responsibilities

Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver AI-powered solutions to increase operational efficiency
Leverage a broad stack of technologies (Python, AWS, Spark, Kubernetes, and more) to reveal insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data using deep learning techniques such as transformers, LSTMs, and embeddings
Fine-tune advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) for domain-specific conversational applications and multi-agentic workflows
Be the expert in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), adapt and fine-tune them for business-specific applications and features
Lead research, innovate, and develop new applications with emerging AI/ML technologies in areas like multi-agentic workflows, sequence modeling, and LLM model tuning

Skills

Python

AWS

Spark

Kubernetes

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Transformers

LSTMs

Embeddings

LLMs

NLP

Sequence Modeling

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

Principal Associate, Data Science at Capital One

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Capital One

About Capital One

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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