Senior Associate, Partnerships - Corporate Development

Capital One Capital One · Banking · McLean, VA

This role is in Corporate Development, focusing on identifying and acquiring new business partners for Capital One. It involves market analysis, developing pitch strategies, managing RFPs, and presenting findings to executive audiences. The role requires strong project management, communication, and research skills, with a preference for experience in banking or payments industries.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform marketplace and industry analyses with the goal of identifying and evaluating opportunities
  2. Work across the organization to develop and consolidate a tailored pitch strategy for winning each business we compete for including:
  3. In partnership with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders, manage internal and external RFP deadlines while supporting the RFP process for new partners
  4. Assist with transitioning newly-won business from the business development team to our vertical business units
  5. Developing presentation materials that effectively summarize strategic and financial analysis and key takeaways associated with an opportunity

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a combination
  • At least 1 year of experience in Project Management, Process Management, or a combination

Nice to have

  • 2+ years experience in leading cross-functional projects
  • 2+ years experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a combination
  • Demonstrated success with project management, including ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
  • Advanced communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Strong research skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of analytical rigor and attention to detail
  • Interest or experience with the banking or payments industries
  • Financial modeling, business modelling, or investment research expertise
  • Strong judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Naturally inquisitive with a passion to “figure stuff out”