Principal Data Analyst - Global Network; Discover

Overview

Principal Data Analyst - Global Payment Network (Discover). At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. This role is 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. GNA stands for Global Network Analytics within Discover's Global Payment Network (GPN) business.

The GNA department provides analytical solutions to payment businesses covering the whole lifecycle of participant management. The department handles topics including marketing, pricing, fraud, optimization, automation, restitution, and GenAI/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 the business needs to design and develop 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

• 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

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field plus at least 5 years of data analytics experience, or a Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years of data analytics experience with degree obtained by start date
• At least 3 years of experience 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

• 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 in 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 in financial services

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 hours worked. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation. Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility varies based on status and level.

Locations and salary ranges:
Riverwoods, IL: $119,400 - $136,200;
Chicago, IL: $119,400 - $136,200;
New York, NY: $143,200 - $163,500. Other locations follow their respective pay ranges. The final offer will be reflected in the offer letter.

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) and maintains a drug‑free workplace. Details on accommodations and recruiting contact are available via Capital One Recruiting. All information provided will be kept confidential for accommodations and compliance purposes.

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