Strategy Consulting Associate - 2026

Strategy Consulting Associate - 2026

Key Role Details

Full-time hires for this role will start as a cohort with other Strategy Consulting associates in August 2026. 

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).

Basic Qualifications

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 2026 or earlier

Strategy Consulting Associate - 2026

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 Associates have an exciting opportunity to: 

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 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)

Accelerate Your Career

The Capital One Strategy Group serves as a powerful springboard for our Associates’ careers. Strategy Group alumni have exceptional track records of: 

Advancing within Strategy to leadership positions across Capital One 

Being accepted to top business schools, with full sponsorship opportunities available on a case-by-case basis

Pursuing other advanced degrees (e.g., PhD programs, medicine, law)

Moving into exciting careers across a variety of industries, including big tech, startups, public service, investment banking, political campaigns, military service, external consulting, nonprofits, and more

The Ideal Candidate Would: 

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

Our team is based at Capital One’s headquarters in McLean, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, accessible by the metro. To learn more, visit campus.capitalone.com/strategy.

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: $109,000 - $109,000 for Associate, Strategy