Former Discover Intern, Investment Banking Analyst - at Capital One McLean, VA

Key Details

• Full-time new hires will start in a two-year program commencing in July 2026.
• The two-year development program is designed as a career accelerator to foster the next generation of investment banking talent.
• 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.

In order to be eligible for this role, you must have participated in a 2025 Discover internship.

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).

• 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 2026 or earlier

• Major in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or Mathematics
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Exceptional quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills
• Knowledge of general accounting and finance principles
• Passion for the financial markets and the economy
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic environment

• Organize and create client marketing presentations, memoranda, and deliverables
• Develop an in depth understanding of Investment Banking products and services
• Conduct industry and market research and analysis and recommend solutions to clients
• Prepare and analyze historical and projected financial and market-related information
• Assist in the preparation of financial models and business valuations
• Work closely with Capital One’s relationship bankers and Underwriting teams to provide Capital Markets insight and deepen the product and/or advisory suite for their clients

Investment Banking Development Program - 2026

At Capital One, we are a Top 10 U.S. Bank, with the strength and stability to meet the needs of any business. Our Commercial Banking group services a $70+ billion loan portfolio and more than 6,100 clients. We span several lines of business to deliver strategic client solutions by driving digital innovations that transform businesses and industries.

Our Capital Markets team is growing at a fast pace and includes a broad array of products and services, including but not limited to:
Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Structured Products, Loan Syndications, Derivatives, and Mergers & Acquisitions, which include two leading Investment Banking platforms;
Triple Tree focused on healthcare and Kipps De Santo , Co. focused on aerospace & defense.

We have designed a 2-year investment banking development program to help you launch a challenging, accelerated and rewarding career within Capital Markets at Capital One. The program awards you a full-time Analyst position within one of Capital Markets's line of business:
Derivatives, Financing, M&A, Kipps De Santo  or Triple Tree and offers substantial opportunity for professional development and upward mobility. You’ll receive hands‑on, technical and market‑oriented training and be exposed to leaders throughout the broader team that will help you build a strong foundation for your career in investment banking.

We’ll also receive guidance along the way to help foster your ongoing career development and transition from college into the full-time workplace, helping you build the confidence, skills, and experience to accelerate your career. Challenging team and individual projects, constant client interaction, broad product exposure, along with an immersion into multiple areas of Capital Markets and the Commercial Bank will help you grow your competencies and allow you to establish yourself as a leader in the organization and the broader financial services industry.

We value collaboration and innovation. Within the Capital Markets team, you’ll find energized, positive people…