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Principal Data Science (multiple openings) - IHM

Discover

Riverwoods, IL
Full Time
Senior
130k-182k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Discover, a division of Capital One, N.A., is a leading digital banking and payments company committed to creating a brighter financial future for millions of people. The company values collaboration, growth, and making a meaningful impact through innovative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership in data science, translating complex business problems into analytical frameworks, and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides thought leadership and strategic thinking to translate business problems into analytical frameworks.
  • Independently recommends actions and provides business insights based on analysis.
  • Operates as a subject matter expert on statistical analysis, test and design of experiments, analysis methodology, modeling, and financial impact analysis.
  • Supports automation by developing and maintaining self-service solutions to visualize, monitor, and communicate data insights.
  • Performs ad-hoc data, variance, and financial analyses to support business decisions and strategy.
  • Mentors junior data scientists and analysts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Business Administration, Statistics, Engineering (any), or related field.
  • 4 years of experience in a Data Scientist-related occupation or in the job offered.
  • Skills in Analytics, Optimization, and Operations Analytics.
  • Experience with Payments Network Applications such as Merchant, Acquirer, Issuer Settlement & Pricing, or Authorization.
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in SQL (Snowflake) and Excel.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
  • Supporting automation by developing and maintaining self-service solutions.
  • Performing ad-hoc data, variance, and financial analyses.
  • Mentoring junior team members.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with financial impact analysis.
  • Knowledge of payment processing systems and networks.
  • Experience with statistical modeling and experimental design.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 4 years of relevant experience in data science or related roles.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D insurances
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Working at Discover

Discover values a collaborative culture built on behaviors such as playing to win, continuous improvement, and collective success. The company emphasizes growth, inclusion, and making a positive impact on customers' financial lives. It fosters an inclusive and equitable workplace, committed to compliance, risk management, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 24, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
Salary130k-182k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Discover

Website

discover.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Riverwoods, IL

Industry

Credit Card Issuing

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