Strategy Analyst Graduate

Capital One (Europe) plc; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Nottingham gym access

Job summary

Capital One Europe is seeking a Strategy Analyst Graduate to join the Nottingham/London teams. You will shape strategic recommendations across the customer lifecycle, supported by mentors, and lead your first project with training in best-in-class analytics tools.

Expect rotational placements across strategy teams to build breadth and impact. You will start with a strong onboarding program, develop quantitative and coding skills over the first two years, and be positioned to grow into a

Qualifications

• Have or be studying towards a STEM or Economics degree.
• Maths A Level (or equivalent) required.
• Strong quantitative skills and data-driven problem solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Curiosity to learn and take ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic recommendations across the customer lifecycle.
• Lead projects early in your rotation with support from peers and mentors.
• Work across cross-functional teams to deliver change in market.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Data-driven

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ownership mindset

Education

STEM or Economics degree

Maths A Level

Job description

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, NottinghamshireStrategy Analyst Graduate

Salary: £55,500 plus a £5,000 joining bonus

Location: Nottingham and London

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

Start date: 13th September 2027

Eligibility: Students graduating in 2027, or have graduated in 2026 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’re able to sponsor if you currently have the right to work in the UK (including student/graduate visas)

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.

The role

Our Strategy Analysts shape key business decisions across the customer lifecycle, from idea to execution. They form strategic recommendations supported by great analytical insight, get buy-in from senior leadership, and deliver change in market with cross-functional teams.

And as a graduate, you’ll have real responsibility from day 1. You will be based in one of our strategy teams, with a peer buddy, mentor and manager on hand to help you get up to speed. We will train you to use best-in-class coding and analytical tools, and then you’ll get your first project to lead. And as you become more experienced, you’ll grow your impact further.

Because there’s a wide variety of strategic work, rotations are a core part of the culture. Moving across teams helps our graduates become well-rounded, strategic thinkers, able to dive into a new context and quickly get up to speed.

As a Strategy Analyst you could be:

• Finding innovative ways to attract new customers and ensure our products meet their needs.
• Redesigning our card pricing strategy to maximise value.
• Creating strategies to support our customers to manage their finances, build their credit, or protect them (and us) from fraud.
• Considering how we should adapt our lending policy to a changing macroeconomic environment.

What we are looking for

To set you up for success we ask that you have or 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.

What’s in it for you

As a Strategy Analyst Graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to work on varied 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 training throughout your first two years. We’ll give you the tools you need to become a well rounded analyst, a strategic thinker, and a great communicator.

There’s no limit to how far you can go with us. Our Strategy Analysts are the future leaders of our business - both our current and former CEO joined as graduates! We reward high performance and we promote people when they’re ready for the next level - so you can go far, and fast.

In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:

• Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes
• Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days.
• Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance, and our free fully equipped Nottingham gym.

A full list of our benefits is available here.

What you should know about how we recruit

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, foster 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 10 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.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.