Business Director- Strategy, Enterprise Products & Experiences

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One’s Enterprise Product & Experiences (EPX) team is seeking a Director of Strategy to lead high-priority projects in support of the Chief Product Officer and leadership team. Working alongside the Head of EPX Strategy, this role helps address critical challenges facing Capital One’s enterprise products and shapes strategic thinking about their future. The role is high-visibility and works closely with product, technology, and business leaders to develop product strategy and operations. The project-based team focuses on priority work that affects Capital One’s enterprise products and digital future, providing structured thinking and clarity to senior leaders.

The Business Director defines problems, develops work plans, leads research and analysis, and turns complex findings into clear recommendations for senior decision-makers. The role also advises enterprise product leaders on go-to-market strategies and business challenges, provides direction when issues are complex or uncertain, and mentors junior team members. This position is designated hybrid, with on-site presence required according to Capital One’s hybrid policy at the designated office location.

The role is based on a full-time annual salary range of $230,400–$263,000 for candidates hired to work in McLean, Virginia. Candidates in other locations are subject to the salary range for that location. The position is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Capital One offers health, financial, and other benefits; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 4 years of experience performing quantitative analysis.
• At least 4 years of experience performing qualitative analysis.
• At least 2 years of experience performing people management.
• At least 2 years of experience performing project management.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-MBA experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm is identified as ideal, along with a strong performance record and project-execution experience.
• Minimum of 6 months at the Manager level is identified as ideal.
• Strong critical thinking, including problem definition, data collection, fact-finding, value assessment, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to manage complex quantitative analysis accurately, with deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated Capital One cultural components of horsepower, hunger, heart, and humility.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in financial services.
• At least 1 year of experience in consulting.
• Interest in technology and product management.
• Prior exposure to technology, digital, financial services, or consumer products, either before or during consulting, is ideal but not required.
• Experience mentoring a team of consultants and managing senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects by defining problems, building work plans, and directing research and analysis.
• Translate complex findings into clear recommendations and present a logical case to senior leaders.
• Provide clarity and direction to teams and partners when issues are complicated, data is unclear, or solutions are uncertain.
• Advise enterprise product leaders, helping shape go-to-market strategies and address major business challenges.
• Direct work and mentor junior associates, supporting their professional growth and strengthening their problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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