Principal Associate, Finance, Strategic Analytics

About the role

We are seeking a strategically minded leader, analyst, and top notch problem solver for the PULSE Network organization. A successful candidate will possess a focus on teamwork and building long-term trusted partnerships, both within the team and beyond. Strong interpersonal skills, poise, a sense of humor, and a willingness to roll up one's sleeves and tackle diverse challenges as they come are invaluable in this role.

Core responsibilities will include

• Executive communication: Impeccable written and oral communication credentials, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Learning Agility: Successful track record of thriving in a fast paced, entrepreneurial and dynamic environment
• Clear results orientation: Display an intense focus on achieving both short and long term goals. Be able to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment
• Inventive and thorough problem solving: Ability to provide structure to an ambiguous problem, thoughtfully and thoroughly research, and draw insightful conclusions
• Foster a collaborative culture: Champion our culture to enable all associates to deliver career-defining successes and exceed our goals in an open and welcoming environment. Lean in as appropriate to support partners and peers in driving the highest business priorities

Example Projects

• Develop profitability analysis and discounted cash flow projections in support of deal flow and network participant negotiations
• Provide business partners with strategic, financially-supported advice for customer pricing and investment decisions
• Evaluate PULSE’s customer portfolio and broader economic trends in order to recommend opportunities for strategic growth
• Determine how to effectively leverage Capital One’s data and technology infrastructure to differentiate ourselves in particular markets or business segments

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 4 years’ of experience in financial analysis
• At least 4 years’ of experience with financial modeling

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s Degree in Finance
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license - 5+ years’ of experience in financial analysis - 5+ years’ of experience with financial modeling
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Suite

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

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.

Houston, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Financial Analyst

Pay and benefits

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.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

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.

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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).