Strategy Analyst Graduate in Birmingham

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.

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.
• 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.
• As you become more experienced, you’ll grow your impact further.
• Rotations are a core part of the culture, helping our graduates become well-rounded, strategic thinkers.

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 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).
• 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 & verbal communication, is motivated to drive business change, and has curiosity to learn and take ownership of your work and development.
• You do not need any prior coding experience - we will train you up.

What’s in it for you:

• As a Strategy Analyst Graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging work that has a real impact on our business and our customers.
• We will invest in you, with technical skills training when you first join, and personal development training throughout your first two years.
• We’ll give you the tools you need to become a well-rounded analyst, a strategic thinker, and a great communicator.
• There’s no limit to how far you can go with us.
• We reward high performance and promote people when they’re ready for the next level.

In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:

• Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes
• Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Option to buy 5 additional days.
• Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance, and our free fully equipped Nottingham gym.

The Recruitment Process:

• Step 1: Apply! There’s no need to tailor your CV or attach a cover letter. After your initial application, if you meet the eligibility criteria you’ll complete online testing, which assesses the core behavioural and quantitative skills required for the role.
• Step 2: We’ll be looking to understand your motivations and interest in the role and Capital One.
• Step 3: You’ll then get to (virtually) meet with one of our Strategy Analysts to complete a case study interview.
• Step 4: The in-person assessment day, which consists of a final case study and individual product interview.

Where and how you’ll work:

This is a permanent full-time position based in either our Nottingham or London office. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You’ll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday to Thursday), with Monday and Friday being optional work-from-home days.

What you should know about how we recruit:

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from.

We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture—one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas—and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com. All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.