Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics

Capital One • McLean, VA

6h

About The Position

Capital One is seeking a Sr. Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analytics to join its Total Rewards team. The role combines strategy, research, analysis, and storytelling to shape Enterprise compensation design. The position leads strategic compensation initiatives, develops high-visibility presentations, and provides market intelligence, insights, and advice to leadership. It also designs and manages Enterprise compensation policies and base-pay and incentive programs, supports mid-year and year-end compensation cycles, and develops educational materials and communications about compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Compensation, Finance, or Analytics, or a combination of these areas.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Statistics, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Human Resources.
• 7 or more years of experience in Compensation, Finance, Analytics, or a combination of these areas.
• 7 or more years of experience in client-facing or consulting roles.
• 5 or more years of experience building models and conducting analyses using Excel, Python, and/or SQL.
• At least 1 year of experience with Workday.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• Knowledge of human resources and compensation, including relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to compensation.
• Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or QuickSight and/or benchmarking tools such as MarketPay or BetterComp.
• Experience using AI or technology such as Gemini or Claude Code to generate ideas, solve problems, troubleshoot business problems, and create more efficient work products.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Enterprise-wide compensation policy, base-pay programs, and incentive programs, addressing strategic and operational challenges.
• Lead cross-functional strategic compensation projects and build relationships with internal partners, including Compensation Consultants, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and Enterprise Risk.
• Develop clear, insight-driven compensation strategy narratives to educate, advise, and influence leaders and stakeholders across the Enterprise.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to provide competitive and market intelligence, evaluate program effectiveness, and model strategic design alternatives.
• Support mid-year and year-end compensation cycles to ensure smooth execution.
• Create educational materials and communications that provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate compensation information.
• Analyze and consult on internal compensation practices and processes in relation to relevant regulations, and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior