One career,
unlimited opportunities
Ready to make a difference
You’ll be the one who helps us make an impact on our customers.
Capital One is an award-winning place to work. We got this recognition by practicing what we preach.
We make work life simple, giving our associates an inclusive culture that enables them to develop, thrive and be creative.
Expect challenging work, but not ridiculous hours. You’ll be set up for career growth and plenty of new opportunities to explore along the way.
Graduate Stories
Hear from some of our graduates joining one of our programmes. Hear their thoughts and about their experience joining the Capital One grad scheme.
Our programmes
Technology
Have you got the potential to turn the latest technologies into fantastic customer experiences? We’re looking for keen coders so you’ll need an understanding of at least one programming language that will show off your talent during the application process.
Internship
Duration: 10 weeks
Start date: June
Eligibility: You’ll be in your penultimate year of studies in any discipline at any university.
Check back soon for open roles.
Placement
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September
Eligibility: You'll be studying a course with a 12 month placement year.
Check back soon for open roles.
Graduate
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Eligibility: Your graduation year will be 2024 or 2025. We welcome applications from graduates of all levels, including masters and PhD.
Check back soon for open roles.
Strategy Analyst
This is an opportunity to turn ideas into reality. To improve the way we do things across our business. To enhance the experience of our customers. And to have some fun along the way. We’re looking for a high level of numeracy, and we’ll help you develop the hard skills you need to succeed in your path, from coding to analysis. This programme is designed for Internships and Graduates. Stay up to date on the eligibility, duration timelines and dates below. We’ll see you there!
Internship
Duration: 10 weeks
Start date: June
Eligibility: You’ll be in your penultimate year of studies in any discipline at any university.
Graduate
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Eligibility: Your graduation year will be 2024 or 2025. We welcome applications from graduates of all levels, including masters and PhD.
Check back soon for open roles.
Product Manager
Ready to disrupt the financial sector with your vision? You’ll help build and lead in the development of cutting-edge products, solutions and key features to make people’s lives easier. Strong communication skills and conceptual thinking will take you far in this area – it’s time to shine. This programme is designed for Graduates. Stay up to date on the eligibility, duration timelines and dates below. Best of luck!
Graduate
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September
Eligibility: Your graduation year will be 2024 or 2025. We welcome applications from graduates of all levels, including masters and PhD.
Check back soon for open roles.
Our application process
Get started
Check our eligibility criteria here. Fill in a quick application form (no cover letter required). You'll be invited to complete an online assessment which will take around 90 minutes. This is your chance to show us your coding skills.
Record a video interview
Answer the questions we give you via video. Some of them will be about why you want the job. Some questions will be about your skills and strengths. Do your research and don't shy away from who you are - we want to see the real you!
Assessment day
You’ll take part in a Business interview and Strengths based interview to look at how you would react in real work based scenarios. To prepare for your assessment day, we recommend you take a look at our preparation videos and resources.
Get started
Check our eligibility criteria here. Fill in an application form (no cover letter required). You'll be invited to complete an online verbal and numerical reasoning assessments which will take around 60 minutes.
Record a video interview
This is a chance for us to learn more about you. Why you want to work in Strategy Analytics and what you understand about the credit card market. We'll also ask you some written case study questions.
Assessment day
We'll invite you to an assessment day at our office where you'll take part in a group exercise, a case interview and business interview. This is your chance to show use your problem solving skills and business instincts.
Get started
Check our eligibility criteria here and fill in the online application (no cover letter required) for your chosen programme. You'll then be invited to complete an online assessment which will take around 90 minutes.
Record a video interview
Complete a strengths based assessment, as well as a verbal and numerical reasoning assessment which will take around 60 minutes. We recommend you try some practice assessments.
Business Interviews
We'll invite you to an assessment day where you'll take part in a group exercise, a case interview and business interview.
You’ll get lots of great health and wellbeing benefits here at Capital One.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at some of the most common questions we receive about our programmes and process. Please reach out to a recruiter if anything is unclear or not answered here.
When do applications open and close?
Our programmes open for applications in September but closing dates vary by programme. Make sure you check the programme listing for specific closing dates. Closing dates are always subject to change if we receive high volumes of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.
Can I apply to more than one programme?
Yes, you can apply to more than one programme. However, if you're interested in multiple positions for the same programme (you’re undecided if you want to apply to a graduate or an intern role), we'd suggest just applying to one job posting as the application process is the same. If you reach the interview stage, you can discuss your interest in other positions with your recruiter.
If I applied previously but didn't complete my application, can I be fast tracked to the stage I already reached?
If you already completed online assessments, the results stay valid for 12 months so you won't need to retake these (as long as our criteria hasn't changed). If this is the case, a recruiter will automatically move you forward to the next stage of the process. For any other stage after that, we don't typically fast track candidates for any other reason. That’s so that we can assess your current performance against other candidates in the process at that time.
Can I reapply if I've previously made an unsuccessful application?
Yes, you can reapply six months after your last application.
Why do I need to provide personal data about my background at the application stage?
When you apply, we’ll ask you to provide your gender and ethnicity. But you can choose not to declare this. We use this data to help us better understand who is applying to our roles and measure if they’re representative of the overall population. We don't use this information to make hiring decisions.
Do you have minimum grade requirements to apply?
No, we recognise that educational attainment is not the only measure of your suitability to our programmes. This means we won't ask for your grades and we welcome applications from candidates of all degree disciplines.
Do I need a cover letter?
No, cover letters are not required for any role and won't be reviewed as part of your application.
Am I eligible to apply to internships if I'm in my first year?
Currently, we don’t have opportunities for first year students. Our internships are open to students in the penultimate year of studies. You’ll need to be either in your second year of a Bachelor's degree or the third year of an integrated Master’s or degree with a year in industry. You can apply in your final year if you’re considering post-graduate studies or have a place confirmed.
Can I apply to a programme if I've already graduated?
Recent graduates are able to apply to graduate roles only. This will need to be within 12 months of you graduating or completing your post-graduate studies. After that time, we'd suggest you explore other roles to join Capital One.
Are you able to offer sponsorship?
We're able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are currently studying in the UK or have the right to work full time unrestricted via another visa type. This is subject to change at any time, dependent on current UK immigration rules.
I require reasonable adjustments during my application, who should I contact?
Please email ukgraduaterecruitment@capitalone.com once you've submitted your application and they’ll be able to support you.
What kind of preparation can I expect ahead of my interviews or assessment centre?
Take a look at our video of hints and tips. Your recruiter will send detailed preparation info ahead of the interview day as well as calling you personally to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared. We also run interview skills workshops.
Can I get feedback on my application if I'm unsuccessful?
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we're not able to provide individual feedback on our video interviews – but we may be able to provide you with general themes. Once you reach our interview stages, we’ll be able to give you personalised feedback on your performance to support your ongoing development.
When does the graduate programme start?
All of our graduate programmes start in early September.
When does the internship programme start?
Our intern programme runs for 10 weeks in the summer. This is typically the end of June to August. We're not able to offer internships outside of the main programme dates as the onboarding and training dates are fixed.
When does the placement year run from?
Our placement programme runs for 12 months. Placement students typically join in September alongside our graduates.
Do you offer work experience?
We don't currently offer any paid/unpaid work experience programmes.
Where would I be located?
Our offices are in Nottingham and London with roles across both. We will ask you to provide your office preference in the application process. More detail is shared in each of the role descriptions.
Does Capital One offer remote working?
We have a hybrid working approach. Our offices in Nottingham and London are used for collaboration, connection, networking and events. Across all our early careers roles, we expect our people to be in the office for 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and work remotely Mondays and Fridays.
I've got another question not answered here, who can I contact?
Feel free to drop us an email to ukgraduaterecruitment@capitalone.com if you can't find an answer to your query and we'll get back to you!