Overview
Strategy Analyst Graduate - Nottingham
Salary: £50,000 plus a £5,000 joining bonus and other benefits
Location: Nottingham
Start date: 14th September 2026
Eligibility: Open to any final year students graduating in 2026, or those who have graduated in 2025. (This includes undergraduates, masters and PhD students)
Sponsorship: We’re able to sponsor if you currently have the right to work in the UK (including student/graduate visas)
Closing date: 3rd November 2025 (subject to close early)
As we recruit on a rolling basis, we recommend applying as soon as you can
What you’ll do
Developing the strategy behind our success. You’ll work within Capital One’s Strategy teams to solve problems and work with customers. As a Strategy Analyst you could be:
* Finding innovative ways to attract new customers and ensure our products meet their needs.
* Providing support and tools to help our customers manage their finances and protect them from fraud.
* Creating marketing strategies that get the right messages across in the right places.
* Striking the right balance in the lending we do and the risk to the business.
Key to all this work is insightful data analysis and critical judgement skills. You will be trained and developed on coding and analytical tools, enabling you to really dig deep into the datasets.
Rotations are a core part of the role, allowing you to develop your skills across a range of projects and business areas, helping you become a well-rounded Strategy Analyst.
What you’ll need
We don’t mind what degree background or grades you have, but we want to see:
* Your ability to identify solutions or opportunities using data and sound reasoning.
* A strong aptitude for maths, and the ability to apply problem solving and creative thinking to recommendations.
* Judgement in decision making.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to share ideas and thrive in a collaborative environment.
* A curiosity to learn and take ownership of your development.
* A focus on growth and development – yours and ours.
The Recruitment Process
1. Step 1: Apply. We don’t screen CVs, so there’s no need to tailor your CV or attach a cover letter. After submission, eligible candidates will be sent online testing.
2. Step 2: One-way video interview
3. Step 3: Case study interview with a Strategy Analyst
4. Step 4: In-person assessment day with group activity, case study and interviews
What’s in it for you?
* Outstanding learning and career development through Capital One UK training programmes and external providers.
* Core benefits including a pension, bonus, generous holidays, private medical insurance. Flexible benefits such as season-ticket loans and cycle to work.
* Open-plan workspaces and facilities including a gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and games rooms.
* Volunteering opportunities through community impact programmes.
* Regular social events, an annual summer festival and Christmas party.
* Opportunities to shape early careers programmes by joining working groups or becoming a buddy/mentor.
Where and how you’ll work
This is a permanent position based at our Nottingham office with a hybrid model. You’ll be based in the Nottingham office 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). We’re open to arrangements that suit you.
Equal opportunity and support
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone and strive to build teams representative of our customers and communities. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com. All information will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an adjustment.
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Who We Are
Capital One is building a leading information-based technology company. Guided by our values, we thrive on collaboration, openness, and innovation. We aim to change banking for good.
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