Investment Banking Development Program – 2027

Job Description

Investment Banking Analyst | Capital One

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Capital One, located in McLean, VA, operating under a hybrid working model. Capital One stands as a Top 10 U.S. Bank, possessing significant strength and stability, and is home to a Commercial Banking group managing a $70+ billion loan portfolio for over 6,100 clients. This role is a vital component of a two-year development program within the rapidly expanding Capital Markets team, specifically within KippsDeSanto, Co., which focuses on aerospace, defense & government. This program serves as a career accelerator, meticulously designed to cultivate and foster the next wave of investment banking talent within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, McLean, VA
• Pay: $110000–$130000 yearly
• Team: KippsDeSanto, Co. within the Capital Markets group
• Mission: To launch a challenging, accelerated, and rewarding career within Capital Markets at Capital One by developing the next generation of investment banking talent.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Presentations: Create client marketing presentations, memoranda, and other essential materials for various engagements.
• Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth understanding of diverse investment banking products and services offered by the firm.
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive industry and market research to support strategic decision-making and client solutions.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare and rigorously analyze historical and projected financial performance for companies and projects.
• Valuation Support: Assist in the preparation and development of robust valuation models.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently holds, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree or higher, with an expected completion date of July 2027 or earlier.
• Experience: Demonstrates foundational knowledge of general accounting and finance principles, suitable for an early-career development program.
• Skills: Possesses excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, alongside exceptional quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual abilities.
• Bonus: A major in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Data Science; a strong enthusiasm for financial markets and the economy; and the capability to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.