Strategy Consulting Associate - 2027

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a full-time associate position within the Strategy Consulting organization at Capital One, designed to develop highly sought-after problem solving and executive influence skills and to foster the next generation of strategic leaders for Capital One. Associates work on small, 4-8 person teams supporting senior leaders across Capital One on critical issues for our business, with projects and teams rotating every four months. Strategy Consulting associates will have the opportunity to rotate into another line of business for one project cycle to experience another role / team in their second or third year. Associates who join the Strategy Consulting team will participate in Capital One's larger Analyst Development Program, which provides additional opportunities for professional development and interaction with associates from diverse backgrounds across the enterprise. This role 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 (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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 August 2027 or earlier.

Nice To Haves

• Be curious and enjoy solving complex qualitative and quantitative problems.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively in different team environments.
• Have the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and compellingly.
• Have the ability to independently own and execute their own work plan with guidance.
• Be self-reflective, empathetic, and eager to learn and grow.
• Be eager to invest in the Strategy Consulting team and build meaningful relationships.
• Be excited to learn new skills, dig into new topics, and invest in their own and their team members’ professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on small project teams, taking on company-defining strategic issues and directly partnering with the company’s CEO, senior executives, and their teams.
• Work alongside experienced consultants who are invested in you, and receive hands-on coaching and feedback to rapidly grow your skills.
• Develop a deep understanding of technology, the financial services industry, and a variety of business functions by owning and driving critical workstreams on projects that last ~4 months.
• Advance critical thinking, problem solving, communication, influence, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative, and inclusive environment dedicated to professional development and growth.
• Leverage the expertise of team members from a variety of professional backgrounds, including management consulting, financial services, entrepreneurship, and more.
• Rotate to another division within Capital One during your first two or three years, getting exposure to a new area of interest (e.g., new product development, credit decisioning, integration planning), a skill you are looking to craft (e.g., digital marketing, product management, analytics, finance) or a personal passion of yours (e.g., driving work in our community impact & investment organization).

Benefits

• 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