Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics
Are you interested in joining a team of Total Rewards leaders who enable game-changing business results by providing programs and strategies that unleash greatness in our associates? Here at Capital One, we bring a data-driven approach to compensation problem solving. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas, and backgrounds come together to make Capital One a great place to work.
Capital One is looking for a Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics to join our team. We are seeking proven leadership candidates who will engage in impactful work for the Enterprise, bringing a mix of strategy, research, analysis, and storytelling to shape our Enterprise compensation design. In this role, you will lead strategic compensation initiatives, develop high-visibility presentations, and provide market intelligence, insights, and advice to leadership.
Roles and Responsibilities
Design and manage Enterprise-wide compensation policy, base pay and incentive programs, solving a range of problems from high-level strategic questions to operational challenges.
Lead cross-functional strategic compensation projects, exhibiting thought leadership within the compensation community and building strong relationships with internal partners (e.g., Compensation Consultants, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, Enterprise Risk).
Craft compelling, insight-driven compensation strategy narratives to educate, advise, and influence leaders and stakeholders across the Enterprise.
Provide competitive and market intelligence by conducting deep quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and model strategic design alternatives.
Support Mid-year and Year-end compensation cycles, ensuring smooth execution.
Develop educational materials and communications designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding compensation.
Analyze and consult on internal compensation practices and processes in relation to relevant regulations. Develop recommendations for corrective actions, as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 5 years of experience in Compensation or at least 5 years of experience in Finance or at least 5 years of experience in Analytics, or a combination
At least 5 years of experience in client management or consulting
At least 3 years of experience with Excel and developing data-based stories in PowerPoint or Slides
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources
7+ years of experience in Compensation, Finance, Analytics, or a combination
7+ years of experience in client facing or consulting roles
5+ years of experience building models and conducting analyses using Excel, Python, and/or SQL.
1+ year of experience with Workday
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Knowledge of human resources and compensation including knowledge of relevant Federal, State, Local laws/regulations relating to compensation
Experience with reporting tools (Tableau, QuickSight) and/or benchmarking tools (MarketPay, BetterComp)
Experience using AI and/or technology such as Gemini or Claude Code to generate creative ideas, solve problems, troubleshoot common business problems, and translate them into tangible more efficient work products
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: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr. Mgr.,…