Strategy Analyst Summer Internship

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 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'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.

As a Strategy Analyst Intern you could be:

• 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 interested in how your mind works. 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.

Step 1:
Apply! There's no need to tailor your CV or attach a cover letter. After your initial application, if you meet the eligibility criteria you'll complete online testing, which assess the core behavioural and quantitative skills required for the role.

Step 2:
Next up, we'll be looking to understand your motivations and interest in the role and Capital One.

Step 3:
You'll get to (virtually) meet with one of our Strategy Analysts to complete a case study interview.

Step 4:
The in-person assessment day, which consists of a case study and individual product interview. A great chance for you to have a look around our office and see the working environment!

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.