Finance Internship Program - Summer 2026

Finance Internship Program - Summer 2026

Key Role Details

• This is a full-time paid internship program spanning ten weeks from June through August 2026.  

• Participation in the internship requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance in our McLean offices, in accordance with Capital One’s hybrid working model, for the duration of the program.

• Interns will be evaluated for a full-time position within our Finance Rotation Program, with a start date in July 2027 following the completion of the internship. 

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with an expectation that you will complete your most recent full-time degree program by July 2027 or earlier (for example: If you are graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in May 2026 and are also currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s degree program with an expected graduation date of May 2027, then your most recent full-time degree program is your Master’s degree)

• Must be continuing in the same course of study of your most recent full-time degree program following completion of the internship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or relevant major

Finance Internship Program - 2026

We’re seeking innovative, passionate interns with diverse perspectives and backgrounds who want to be change agents. Join us as we transform our customers’ relationships with money and finances. 

As part of our Finance Internship Program, you’ll enjoy:

• Training and Development – Hone your analytical, quantitative and soft skills through trainings targeted to develop key skills of a Financial Analyst at Capital One.

• Executive Speakers – Learn from our senior executives as they share their story and vision and offer mentorship as you start your career. 

• Team-Building Activities – Develop relationships with intern peers, associates and executives at planned social events throughout the summer. 

• Associate Presentations and Discussions – Hear from current associates as they discuss their projects, roles and how to be successful within an industry leading bank, ranked 15th on Fortune 100’s Best Companies to Work for in 2024 list.

Your projects may include:

• Driving new insights and efficiencies through specific project-based work using data visualizations tools, and data manipulation / modeling skills (i.e. Python, SQL)

• Analyzing key business drivers such as customer and asset volume, attrition, losses and margins 

• Improving forecasting models through the analysis of key business trends 

• Assisting in the filing of externally reported financial statements 

The Ideal Candidate Would Have: 

• A demonstrated interest in financial management, technology aptitude and digital learning

• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills

• Desire to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment

This is a paid internship.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $97,000 - $97,000 for Finance Intern Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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