Strategy Consulting Intern - Summer 2027

Capital One•McLean, VA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategy Group has played a central role in transforming Capital One from a small startup in 1994 to one of the largest financial institutions in the country. The group is accountable to the founder / CEO and functions as an internal strategy consultancy, partnering with company leadership to solve the industry’s toughest challenges, determine where the company needs to win in the future, and develop delightful products and experiences for our millions of customers. We’re seeking innovative, inclusive, and passionate people with a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds who want to join a fast-paced, collaborative team and make an impact. Strategy Consulting Interns have an exciting opportunity to develop world-class consulting skills to shape the direction of one of the largest companies in the U.S. They will 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. Interns will work alongside experienced consultants who are invested in them, and receive hands-on coaching and feedback to rapidly grow their skills. They will develop a deep understanding of technology, the financial services industry, and a variety of business functions, while advancing critical thinking, problem solving, communication, influence, and leadership skills in a fast-paced, collaborative, and inclusive environment dedicated to professional development and growth. Interns will leverage the expertise of team members from a variety of professional backgrounds, including management consulting, financial services, entrepreneurship, and more.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree by August 2028 or earlier
Must be continuing in the same course of study of your most recent full-time degree following completion of the internship

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 excited to learn new skills, dig into new topics, and invest in their own and their team members’ professional development

Responsibilities

Develop world-class consulting skills to shape the direction of one of the largest companies in the U.S.
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
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