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Capital One

Principal Data Analyst - Global Payment Network (Discover)

deerfield, IL

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Principal Data Analyst - Global Payment Network (Discover)

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched as a startup we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast‑forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data‑driven decision‑making.

This role will be hired as a Capital One associate but will play a critical part in project execution and delivery for Discover Financial Services as part of our integration effort. Global Network Analytics (GNA) within Discover’s Global Payment Network (GPN) business provides analytical solutions to payment businesses covering the whole lifecycle of participant management. The GNA department has a variety of teams that handle a plethora of topics including but not limited to marketing, pricing, fraud, optimization, automation, restitution, and even GenAI and text modeling.

On any given day you will be challenged on three types of work – Innovation, Business Intelligence and Data Management.

Innovation

Use open‑source/digital technologies to mine complex, voluminous, and different varieties of data sources and platforms

Build well‑managed data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self‑service frameworks for data consumers

Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives

Business Intelligence

Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate business needs into design and development of tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization

Drive analysis that provides meaningful insights on business strategies

Data Management

Drive an understanding and adherence to the principles of data quality management including metadata, lineage, and business definitions

Work collaboratively with appropriate tech teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance

Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality

Our ideal candidate will have:

Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline

Scripting experience in Python, R, Spark, and SQL

Strong desire and experience with data in various forms (data warehouses/SQL, unstructured data)

Experience utilizing and developing within AWS services

Basic Qualifications

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a: Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics, or,

Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.

At least 3 years of experience working with at least one scripting language

At least 3 years of experience utilizing a business intelligence visualization tool

At least 3 years of experience in querying, analyzing and working with data languages and platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline

At least 4 years of experience coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL

At least 4 years of experience working within process management and improvement methodologies – Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.

At least 2 years of experience utilizing and developing within AWS services

At least 2 years of experience delivering Data Governance and Data Quality Management concepts and practices within the financial services industry

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below by location. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed‑upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Riverwoods, IL: $115,900 – $132,200 for Principal Data Analyst

Chicago, IL: $115,900 – $132,200 for Principal Data Analyst

New York, NY: $139,100 – $158,700 for Principal Data Analyst

This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901‑4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑800‑304‑9102 or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third‑party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

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deerfield, IL, 60063, US

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