Principal Associate, Finance, Strategic Analytics

Capital One National Association; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,900 - 125,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentive compensation

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Capital One National Association in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Associate for the Finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in financial analysis and modeling, with exceptional communication skills and a knack for problem-solving.

This role involves executive communication, fostering collaborative culture, and delivering strategic financial insights to support business growth. Salary range for this position is $109,900 – $125,400.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis is required.
• 4+ years of experience with financial modeling is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and poise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Impeccable communication credentials with strategic influencing skills.
• Provide structure to ambiguous problems and draw insightful conclusions.
• Champion a collaborative culture within the organization.

Skills

Strategic influencing skills

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Principal Associate, Finance, Strategic Analytics

We are seeking a strategically minded leader, analyst, and top‑notch problem solver for the PULSE Network organization. A successful candidate will possess a focus on teamwork and building long‑term trusted partnerships, both within the team and beyond. Strong interpersonal skills, poise, a sense of humor, and a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves and tackle diverse challenges as they come are invaluable in this role.

Responsibilities

• Executive communication: impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Learning Agility: successful track record of thriving in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment.
• Clear results orientation: display an intense focus on achieving both short and long‑term goals and the ability to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment.
• Inventive and thorough problem solving: ability to provide structure to an ambiguous problem, thoughtfully and thoroughly research, and draw insightful conclusions.
• Foster a collaborative culture: champion our culture to enable all associates to deliver career‑defining successes and exceed our goals in an open and welcoming environment. Lean in as appropriate to support partners and peers in driving the highest business priorities.

Example Projects

• Develop profitability analysis and discounted cash‑flow projections in support of deal flow and network participant negotiations.
• Provide business partners with strategic, financially supported advice for customer pricing and investment decisions.
• Evaluate PULSE’s customer portfolio and broader economic trends in order to recommend opportunities for strategic growth.
• Determine how to effectively leverage Capital One’s data and technology infrastructure to differentiate ourselves in particular markets or business segments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 4 years’ of experience in financial analysis.
• At least 4 years’ of experience with financial modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Finance.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 5+ years’ of experience in financial analysis.
• 5+ years’ of experience with financial modeling.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Suite.

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Houston, TX: $109,900 – $125,400 for Principal Financial Analyst. Riverwoods, IL: $109,900 – $125,400 for Principal Financial Analyst. Candidates 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 candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital 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.

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