Strategy Consulting Intern - Summer 2026
Strategy Consulting Intern - Summer 2026
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Key Role Details
This role is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2026.
Interns join existing 4-8 person Strategy Consulting teams supporting senior leaders across Capital One on critical issues for our business.
Interns who join the Strategy Consulting team will participate in Capital Ones larger Analyst Internship Program which provides additional opportunities for experiential education and training compelling networking activities meaningful interactions with senior leaders across the company and team bonding and fun.
Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position within Strategy Consulting with start dates one year following the completion of the internship.
Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location in accordance with Capital Ones hybrid working model for the duration of the program.
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 pursuing a Bachelors degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree by August 2027 or earlier
Must be continuing in the same course of study of your most recent full-time degree following completion of the internship
Strategy Consulting Intern - Summer 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 industrys toughest challenges determine where the company needs to win in the future and develop delightful products and experiences for our millions of customers.
Were 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.
Work collaboratively on small project teams taking on company-defining strategic issues and directly partnering with the companys 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
Accelerate Your Career
The Capital One Strategy Group serves as a powerful springboard for our Interns 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 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 Ones headquarters in McLean Virginia just outside of Washington DC accessible by the metro. To learn more about us visit is a paid internship.
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: $109000 - $109000 for Strategy InternCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidates offer letter.
Capital One offers a comprehensive competitive and inclusive set of health financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status exempt or non-exempt status and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries including to the extent applicable Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco California Police Code Article 49 Sections 4901-4920; New York Citys Fair Chance Act; Philadelphias Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal state and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position and you require an accommodation please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1- or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
