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Sr. Manager, Data Analyst - Risk Mgmt Product

Capital One · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Jul 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a technical issue you found in someone else's analysis. How did you raise it?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge work clearly and respectfully, which validation requires.

Tell me about a time you used SQL or Python to test whether a tool was producing correct results.

What they are checking: Whether they can do hands-on testing rather than only reviewing documentation.

How do you coach analysts on your team to be thorough without getting stuck in details?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead analysts toward sound, efficient reviews.

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd plan a validation project for a tool that feeds a credit decision.

What they are checking: Whether they cover methodology, data, implementation and how the tool is actually used.

A business team uses a spreadsheet tool in a way it was never designed for. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they assess usage risk, not just the tool's design, as the posting describes.

A tool owner disagrees strongly with your validation finding. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay independent and evidence-based while keeping the working relationship.

How do you explain validation results to leaders who want a simple yes or no?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate risk clearly and still be honest about limitations.

About the work

What makes an analytical tool risky enough that it needs validation, compared with a simple report?

What they are checking: Whether they can judge materiality and complexity when deciding what falls under a validation framework.

How would you refine an enterprise-wide framework for validating analytical tools?

What they are checking: Whether they can design a consistent, risk-based approach that teams across the company can follow.

How do you decide whether a methodology issue is serious or minor?

What they are checking: Whether they rate findings by impact on decisions, so effort goes where risk is real.

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The full job description

As published by Capital One.

Sr. Manager, Data Analyst - Risk Mgmt Product 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. As a Senior Manager, you will partner cross-functionally with teams throughout the company to validate business impacting analytical tools. You will enhance your technical and analytical skills, while also working with leaders to influence business strategies. With a network of hundreds of Data Analysts, Quants, and Data Scientists, challenging projects with an eye on the bottom line and a focus on work/life balance, we’ve created a dynamic environment with plenty of room for you to learn, grow, and realize your full potential. On a given day you will be: • Refining a new Enterprise-wide analytical tools validation framework • Planning and executing validation projects • Assessing the quality and risk of analytical tool methodologies across Capital One, and the nature of tools usage within those processes • Understanding technical issues in analytical tools and assessing tools risks and opportunities • Independently researching, identifying, and prototyping industry best practices for emerging analytical tools • Communicating results clearly and concisely both verbally and through written communications via validation reports and presentations • Leveraging education, colleagues and training opportunities to develop solutions to business problems • Coaching and mentoring junior staff An ideal candidate will possess strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. Basic Qualifications • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 7 years of experience performing data analytics, or currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date. • At least 5 years of experience performing professional data analysis work • At least 5 years of experience leading and developing with open source data technologies • At least 2 years of experience managing people Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree or PhD in a Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field • At least 7 years of experience in statistical or econometrics hands-on work • At least 5 years of experience manipulating and performing analysis with large data sets • At least 5 years of experience in financial services industry • At least 5 years of experience in developing statistical or econometric models • At least 5 years of experience in validating statistical or econometric models • At least 2 years of experience with data governance • At least 2 years of experience with predictive analytics 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. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. McLean, VA: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager Richmond, VA: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager Chicago, IL: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Data Analysis Manager Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. 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. No agencies please. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . 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 Careers@capitalone.com 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. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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