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From: Dye, Craig
Date: 13 Feb 2008
Subject: Richmond, VA or McLean, VA: Senior Director of Statistical Analysis at Capital One

Job Description:
Capital One is one of the largest, most analytically sophisticated financial service providers in the world. Our growing Fortune 500 company is known for giving affordable access to credit to tens of millions of customers worldwide. We also provide auto, home and business loans, plus banking and other financial services.

Statistical expertise is central to our success in all these markets. Our 100+ statisticians thrive in a culture of mutual respect, excellence and innovation. We have several opportunities available for top-notch statistical professionals. Successful candidates will partner cross-functionally with business throughout the company to deliver breakthrough statistical solutions.

Responsibilities: As a statistician leader this person will be responsible for designing and executing our statistical and business information based strategies (IBS). This person will be leading the teams that build and maintain scoring models that underwrite our customer loans. They will also need to develop the next generation of statistical and business leaders.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 10+ years post graduate work with track record of leading statistical and business strategy and execution in financial services
  • Masters or Ph.D. in a highly statistical field
  • Expert in classic statistical material (for example, linear models, logistic regression, hypothesis testing, sampling)
  • Effective at influencing others and as a public speaker
  • Experience building complex statistical models
  • Ability to create and lead complex projects.
Preferred:
  • PhD. In Statistics, Economics or related field
  • Passion for leading teams of statisticians--motivating and developing top talent
  • Ideal candidates for this position will also have excellent teaching skills and extensive experience in leading change in complex business environments
  • SAS programmer, solid on data step and several of the statistical procedures, familiar with macros
How to apply:

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