Principal Data Analyst

Principal Data Analyst Principal Data Analyst  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 Data Analyst at Capital One you will leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions and capabilities to tackle business problems. About the Team The Bank Tech Analytics team is a group dedicated to advancing data-driven decision-making and operational excellence across the enterprise, delivering comprehensive services for Bank Tech while actively contributing back to the broader organization. The team provides core capabilities spanning metrics and insights frameworks, applied analytics, operational efficiency automation, and AI integration. Through continuous stakeholder partnerships and automated data pipelines via Snowflake/Onelake and Databricks, Bank Tech Analytics transforms complex information into actionable insights and custom reporting solutions. This work enhances the developer experience, equips leaders to drive strategy, and delivers high-impact value by fostering enterprise-wide collaboration and pioneering innovative analytics transformations.   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   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 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, a 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 disc