Strategy Analyst Summer Internship

Salary: £55,500 pro rata plus a £1,000 joining bonus

Location: Nottingham and London

Hybrid: 3 days in-office (Tuesday to Thursday)

Start date: 28th June 2027

Eligibility: Penultimate year students, graduating in 2028 with a STEM or Economics degree. (This includes undergraduates, masters and PhD students).

You’ll also need strong quantitative skills and A-Level Maths (or equivalent).

Sponsorship: We are open to those currently on student visas, as long as you can work unrestricted for the duration of the internship

Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026 (subject to close early)

As we recruit on a rolling basis, we recommend applying as soon as you can

At Capital One, we’re on a mission to be a force for good in Lending - and we want you to join us.

We are one of the largest credit card providers in the UK, combining data-driven innovation with a customer-focused approach to help millions of people succeed with credit. Throughout our 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK.

Our Strategy Analysts shape key business decisions across the customer lifecycle, from idea to execution.

On this ten-week internship, you’ll tackle a real business problem. Your job will be to develop a strategic recommendation, supported by great analytical insight - and at the end of your time with us, you’ll present this to senior leadership. We’ll set you up for success by providing key technical skills training and support throughout your internship. You’ll also have a dedicated peer buddy, mentor and manager on hand to help you get up to speed with your project.

• Finding innovative ways to attract new customers and ensure our products meet their needs.
• Redesigning elements of our card pricing approach to maximise value.
• Creating strategies to support our customers to manage their finances, build their credit, or protect them (and us) from fraud.

To set you up for success we ask that you are currently studying towards a STEM or Economics degree and have a Maths A Level (or equivalent).

Outside of subjects, we’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent quantitative skills
• Can solve complex business problems with a data-driven approach
• Has clear and effective written & verbal communication
• Is motivated to drive business change
• Has curiosity to learn and take ownership of your work and development

And don’t worry, you do not need any prior coding experience - we will train you up.

As a Strategy Analyst intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging work that has a real impact on our business and our customers.

We will invest in you, with technical skills training when you first join, and personal development support throughout your time with us. We’ll help you to become a well‑rounded analyst, a strategic thinker, and a great communicator.

This is a ten‑week fixed‑term position based in either our Nottingham or London office.

We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tue/Wed/Thur), with Monday and Friday being optional work‑from‑home days.

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible.

We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture—one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas—and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business.

Our associate‑led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over ten groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes to associates.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact us via email. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.