Strategy Analyst Graduate - No Experience Required

Job Description Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Strategy 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

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