Capital One
Director, Compensation - Equity Compensation
$210K–$263K
McLean, VA +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Location
- McLean, VA
Richmond, VA - Experience
- At least 7 years in Equity Design and Administration, Executive Compensation, Finance or a combination; at least 5 years of people management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
- Visa sponsorship
- Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
About the job
Leads the company’s global equity compensation programs and team, overseeing program strategy, design, administration, compliance, reporting, and related cross-functional initiatives.
What you'll do
- Develop and assess global equity compensation programs, including their competitiveness, effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with shareholder interests.
- Lead equity plan administration, design partnerships, acquisition-related equity work, regulatory reporting, and recommendations for senior leaders and the Compensation Committee.
- Manage a team of up to 6 associates and improve compensation processes through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
- At least 7 years of experience in Equity Design and Administration, Executive Compensation, Finance or a combination
- At least 5 years of people management experience
Nice to have
- At least 3 years experience with Workday
- 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
Pay
USD $230,400 - $263,000 base salary (McLean, VA); USD $209,500 - $239,100 base salary (Richmond, VA)
Tools
Workday, Microsoft Excel, Google Products (e.g. Sheets, Slides), Gemini, Claude Code
AI focus
Identify and implement process improvements using automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools; preferred experience includes using AI or tools such as Gemini or Claude Code to generate ideas, solve problems, troubleshoot business problems, and create more efficient work products.
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