Senior Analyst, Capital Markets and Risk

Senior Analyst, Capital Markets and Risk

This position in Capital One’s Capital Markets Analytics - Trade Analytics and Valuation team offers the candidate a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic analytics and modeling team and work with various cross-functional Finance and Tech teams, with a focus on derivatives valuation, analytics and process automation. The role requires exceptional problem solving, innovation, analytical, and communication skills. We expect our analysts to build up product knowledge and expertise on a wide range of capital market instruments, as well as to learn and utilize new tools and technologies to improve efficiency and controls on our business processes. 

An ideal candidate will have a passion for both Capital Markets and leveraging the latest analytical and technological tools. Possessing strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are also important. This position will be in a fast-paced and analytical environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. You will build and maintain well-managed processes, data solutions, and capabilities to tackle challenging business problems. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Lead periodical execution for various derivatives valuation, analytics and modeling tasks owned by the team

• Collaborate with derivatives trading desks and asset liability management strategy team on new derivative product development, hedging strategy design, implementation and ongoing analysis 

• Work closely with business partners, Information Technology and third-party pricing vendors to resolve any issues in the valuation and reporting process

• Leverage new technologies to re-engineer and streamline business processes

• Establish and maintain well-managed processes; document processes and controls to support internal and external reviews or exams 

• Develop solid knowledge of our derivatives portfolios and underlying risk drivers and communicate effectively to the management and downstream users. Prepare and communicate results to the senior management and related committees 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience 

• At least 2 years of experience working in the financial industry 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, financial engineering, economics, engineering, math, or information systems 

• At least 1 year of experience with capital markets, structured finance, fixed income, derivatives, or valuation 

• At least 1 year of experience working with Python, R, or SQL 

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

• At least 1 year of experience with Murex, Snowflake, PolyPaths, or Bloomberg

• At least 1 year of experience with business process improvement along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, deliver accurate results, and adhere to tight deadlines

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

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $109,000 - $124,400 for Sr. Analyst, Capital Markets & Risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.