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Capital One

Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

McLean, VA

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

The Corporate Development Senior Analyst will help execute financial and strategic analysis of specific potential merger & acquisition transactions, as well as more generally evaluate financial and strategic considerations relating to businesses that Capital One operates or may consider entering.The Senior Analyst will be a key team member in support of Capital One's overall corporate goals. He or she will work closely with other areas of Capital One on these assignments to bring an integrated perspective to the analysis. These areas will include the business lines, corporate strategy group, finance and legal departments. As well as acquisitions, the Principal Analyst may be involved in joint ventures and business or asset divestitures.

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In addition to analytical support, the Senior Analyst will participate in all transaction phases, including negotiation, structuring, due diligence and integration.

Detailed responsibilities will include:

  • Creating and maintaining financial models for acquisitions, joint ventures, or divestitures
  • Structuring analyses efficiently to ensure accurate conclusions with an economy of time and effort
  • Conducting detailed research and strategic analysis on industries and/or companies
  • Working collaboratively across a cross-functional project or deal team to conduct diligence, review transaction documents, or coordinate inputs for financial modeling
  • Working with external counterparties (including companies and external financial, consulting or legal advisors)
  • Developing presentation materials that effectively summarize strategic and financial analysis and key takeaways associated with an opportunity
  • Writing and delivering communications to executive audiences

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Excellent financial modeling skills, including work in some or all of the following:

    • Valuation analysis,
    • Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
    • Bank capital measurement / requirement analysis
  • Prior experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, hedge fund, product management or transaction valuation preferred
  • Knowledge of financial accounting, capital markets, and valuation concepts
  • Strong research skills
  • Strong problem solving and conceptual thinking skills
  • Advanced communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Demonstrated success with team management and project management, including ability to handle multiple concurrent projects

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis
  • At least 1 year of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, hedge funds, transaction valuation, product management, or a combination
  • At least 1 year of experience with related software tools including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ and S&P Capital IQ Pro, or similar or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, hedge funds, transaction valuation, product management, or a combination
  • At least 2 years of experience in financial technology, commercial banking, consumer finance, or a combination
  • At least 2 years of experience in financial analysis

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

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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R177253
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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