Management Development Program Associate - 2027

Capital One • McLean, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a full-time associate position within a two-year rotational program, designed as a career accelerator to foster the next generation of leading talent. Full-time new hires for this role will start as a cohort in July 2027. All associates will rotate roles within their assigned location. Rotations occur at the one-year mark and allow for hands-on experience in two distinct roles. Associates who participate in this program may choose to remain in their final role placement upon completion of the program or explore other opportunities at Capital One. Participation in the program requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One’s hybrid working model. At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer). Capital One’s two-year Management Development Program (MDP) provides associates with the foundational knowledge needed to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive the company forward. If you’re passionate about problem solving and finding new solutions to drive business results, the MDP could be the program for you. The MDP features two distinct career paths: Strategic Delivery and Risk Advisory. Associates will gain exposure to professional areas within the company by rotating within one career pathway. Strategic Delivery focuses on driving enterprise impact through operational excellence, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership. Associates could be placed in roles supporting associate experiences, chiefs of staff, program management, human resources, or other strategic areas across the organization. Risk Advisory focuses on strengthening and safeguarding the organization through risk management, governance, and analytical problem-solving. Associates could be placed in roles supporting internal audit, risk management, control testing, fraud, or other strategic areas across the organization. Across both career paths, associates will develop core competencies in foundational project management, effective influencing through storytelling, strategic problem solving, and data-driven decision making. Throughout your experience in the program, you’ll rely heavily on the leadership skills you’ve developed during your college experience. You’ll lead cross-functional efforts delivering value to the organization. Participants should be adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable taking on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree program by July 2027 or earlier

Nice To Haves

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, economics, information systems, risk management, human resources, accounting, finance, engineering, communications, supply chain, audit, or other related majors
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills to drive strategic problem-solving and data-driven decision making
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders through storytelling
• Demonstrated complex leadership and a team-oriented mindset, willing to go the extra mile to deliver team tasks
• Agility and adaptability to quickly learn, embrace change, challenge the status quo, and thrive while navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Active curiosity and an eagerness to leverage new tools and technology to drive initiatives forward
• Exposure to or interest in the principles of project management, process management, and risk management

Responsibilities

• Communicating and leading effectively with team members and partners across diverse audiences
• Autonomously managing and leading multiple complex projects concurrently in a collaborative environment with a high attention to detail
• Developing relationships with leaders and teams across Capital One’s lines of businesses including but not limited to Audit, Banking and Premium Products, Card, Global External Affairs, Human Resources, Risk Management, Technology
• Leveraging data analysis and visualization to diagnose complex problems, inform decision-making, and build strategic recommendations
• Preparing regular updates and holding team accountable on progress by keeping information about project progress up-to-date, accurate, appropriately detailed, and visible to all parties
• Proactively identifying, removing or elevating obstacles, ensuring a quick resolution for the team
• Implementing necessary communications and change activities associated with product launches, technology changes, and process improvements
• Assessing team needs and identifying the resources required to achieve goals
• Using information and interactions to make good judgment on potential risks and issues

Benefits

• A challenging role on a high-impact team
• Curated exposure to a wide variety of roles within Capital One
• Two 12-month rotations within a single career pathway
• A dynamic foundation for your career through mentorship
• Continuous development through dedicated program experiences and tailored professional growth opportunities
• Networking with a community of peers, program alumni, and leadership
• performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

What This Job Offers

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