Capital One, a Fortune Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is seeking an SEO & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Manager to drive Capital One Business’s off-site SEO and AI focused content strategy. This associate will be the go-to subject matter expert for improving visibility in both traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered search experiences, partnering with an internal team of SEOs and Content Strategists. The ideal candidate is a proactive executor with strong technical SEO skills, a data-driven mindset, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving search landscape. This role partners with external agencies, internal Product and Tech partners, PR, paid media and more.
The SEO/GEO Manager will help to grow our digital footprint, bridging the gap between technical SEO, editorial strategy, and brand authority, driving the evolution from simply "ranking for keywords" to "owning the answer." To achieve this, you will build a content architecture that is structured for machines and compelling for humans, creating on-site destinations with internal partners to support off-site visibility strategies that drive high-intent, qualified traffic across the entire customer lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
SEO/GEO Execution: Implement on-page, technical, and content optimizations on owned and third-party websites to support SEO and GEO strategies
Technical SEO: Partner to ensure proper site crawlability, accessibility, schema markup, page speed optimization, and adherence to SEO best practices
Content Optimization: Collaborate with content teams to optimize existing and new content for search visibility, including keyword integration and AI discoverability enhancements
Performance Monitoring: Use analytics tools to track SEO/GEO performance, identify issues, and provide actionable recommendations to improve rankings and AI visibility
Reporting Support: Assist in preparing performance reports and dashboards, highlighting business-relevant progress and opportunities to be shared with partners and stakeholders
Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on search engine algorithm updates, AI-driven search trends, and emerging GEO practices to inform tactical adjustments
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with brand teams, analytics, and paid media to ensure SEO/GEO tactics align with broader marketing objectives
Business Goal Alignment: Adapt strategy to align with strategic initiatives to drive changes and updates to targeting based on business need
Governance Adherence: Flawlessly execute a well-managed governance process to ensure audit readiness for all marketing assets/content
Highly effective communication skills with outstanding writing, editing, and presentation abilities
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Military experience
At least 6 years of digital or marketing work experience
At least 4 years of experience in SEO or SEM or content marketing
At least 4 years of experience in web analytics or keyword planning tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Profound, Bluefish, Google Analytics, Google Search Console
At least 1 year of experience defining and tracking new KPIs related to AI visibility (such as Share of Voice in AI responses)
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in financial services or highly-regulated marketing industry
At least 3 years of experience in Brand Strategy
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: $151,900 - $173,400 for Manager, Marketing
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.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.
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