Senior Financial Analyst - Card Strategy & Insights

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate, Financial Analyst within Card External Planning & Analysis in McLean, VA. You will lead analytical efforts to benchmark Card performance, analyze credit trends, and support executive decision-making with data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, storytelling, and collaboration with Card partners to drive growth and profitability. Strong FP&A background and SQL/Python skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or financial modeling.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership with senior leaders to tackle high-visibility challenges.
• Present learnings, opportunities, and solutions to senior management with clear storytelling.
• Identify business challenges and propose data-driven improvements and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Card teams across tech, credit, and operations to address issues.
• Mentor and develop peer analysts into storytellers and business leaders.

Skills

Strategic orientation

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Results oriented

Technical/data skills

Financial background

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

MBA

CFA/CPA/CFM

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate, Financial Analyst within Card External Planning & Analysis in McLean, VA. You will lead analytical efforts to benchmark Card performance, analyze credit trends, and support executive decision-making with data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, storytelling, and collaboration with Card partners to drive growth and profitability. Strong FP&A background and SQL/Python skills are valued.