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Capital One

Data Analyst - The University of Texas at Austin

Plano 1 (31061), United States of America, Plano, Texas

At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

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Data Analyst - The University of Texas at Austin

Our associates are involved with some of Capital One's most critical business decisions, and they work with the best and brightest in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. As a Data Analyst, your goal is to solve complex data problems that enable insights into customer behavior and operational performance. With the explosion of data that's available for making business decisions, you'll find yourself in a meaningful role at the intersection of business strategy and technology. To succeed requires rigorous logical thinking, flexibility, and exceptional teamwork.

Ideal candidates are top-performers who excel at analytic problem solving, desire a technical aspect to their role, and want immediate integration into major corporate initiatives. They're motivated to develop a deep understanding of data, programming, business insights, and technical skills that are required to harness the power of our extensive data warehouses and execute Capital One's information-based strategy. They want to work with highly intelligent peers and business leaders in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and develop the skills required to excel.

Examples of what your projects may include are:

  • Deploying data, processes and applications in the Cloud to harness open source technologies and platforms
  • Using data mining techniques to identify fraud rings
  • Testing the effectiveness of our marketing channels
  • Building the data foundation for Capital One's digital agenda
  • Optimizing bank ATM placement through advanced data exploration
  • Seamlessly integrating data from multiple sources and platforms to generate customer insight
  • Diving into new data sources to enhance models
  • Researching web activities to drive enhancements to customer engagement sites

Basic Qualifications

  • Current student or alumni of The University of Texas at Austin
  • Will obtain or have obtained a Bachelor's degree or higher between December 2015 and August 2017

Preferred Qualifications

  • In process of obtaining a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a quantitative major, including business, economics, mathematics, finance, or engineering
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills
  • Coursework or relevant work experience in technical programming (i.e. Java, JavaScript, SQL, C++, R, SAS, Python, Spark, Cloud data movement, or other programming language)
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

No agencies please. Capital One is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. 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

Job ID: 59e4d8c2ce22c93a257a1467fe40f693
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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