Capital One · 2 hours ago
Business Director, Strategic Special Projects
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$230K/yr - $263K/yr
7+ years expCapital One is a financial services company seeking a Business Director to apply strategic and analytical skills to major challenges. The role involves leading initiatives in strategy, operations, and organizational health to drive data-powered solutions for Card customers.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Develop business strategies that will drive growth, profitability, and competitive success for Capital One in the face of shifting consumer and regulatory demands
May manage and develop multiple analysts. Coaching and mentoring associates with a goal of developing and retaining talent at Capital One
Manage and sequence delivery of business intent, build business requirements and execute against the product strategy. Oversee multiple projects and programs concurrently
Work closely with colleagues across Capital One including: IT, Sales, Operations, Finance and others to drive improvement in quality, volume, service, and profitability
A proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics. Conceptual thinking skills must be complemented by a strong quantitative orientation, given that a large part of the business is based on rigorous analytic marketing & credit risk management
They should be a tenacious decision maker, able to bring a healthy, aggressive, yet responsible approach to business
Ability to build and leverage the capabilities of a high-performing team, as well as business partners across the enterprise. They should foster innovation, drive critical decisions, hold business partners accountable, and be able to consistently deliver results
Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. They should be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment
Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in any quantitative field (Business, Math, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, Engineering)
At least 7 years of experience in analysis
Strong strategic thinking & problem solving (including white space)
Technical acumen and written/verbal communication skills
Proven track record of decision making and problem solving based on analytics
Conceptual thinking skills complemented by a strong quantitative orientation
Strong business judgment, leadership and integrity
Solid people leadership experience
Strong executive communication skills
Clear results orientation
Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment
Preferred
Master's Degree
2+ years experience as a Data Scientist (Modeler) or Data Science-adjacent roles
2+ years of experience in financial services
1+ year of experience in consulting
Benefits
Performance based incentive compensation
Cash bonus(es)
Long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits
Company
Capital One
Capital One is a financial services company that provides banking, credit card, auto loan, savings, and commercial banking services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.45BKey Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2025-01-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2023-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $954M
Leadership Team
Daniel Arellano
Senior Vice President, Business Cards and Payments
Justin Burch
Senior Vice President
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