Principal Associate, Financial Analysis

Job Description

R229755 Posted 11/06/2025

Principal Associate, Financial Analysis - Card Partnerships

Location: McLean, Virginia | Richmond, Virginia | Chicago, Illinois
Category: Finance
Experience: Principal Associate
Primary Address: McLean, Virginia

Overview

Capital One is seeking a motivated professional for a Principal Associate position in Card Partnerships Finance. As a Principal Associate in Card Partnerships Finance, you will work in an exciting growth business within the credit card segment and serve in a leading role supporting our Bass Pro Cabelas (CLUB) Card Partnership, a strategic Credit Card Partnership in Capital Ones portfolio. The ideal candidate will provide strong financial leadership across the entire P&L, influencing both internal and external growth and efficiency efforts. The role will emphasize problem-solving, relationship building, and influence competencies as you navigate the intersection of credit card economics and client relationship management to effectively:

• Partner with leadership and business teams to assess the financial implications of ongoing efforts to grow the credit card program
• Articulate outcomes of analysis and relevant insights
• Develop presentations to communicate business and analysis results to senior leadership audiences
• Effectively manage deliverables under both open-ended and tight timelines
• Challenge current processes in order to be more proactive, effective and efficient

General Responsibilities:

• Financial reporting and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and Profit & Loss (P&L) management
• Strategic partnership to provide business partners with financial impacts of different acquisition and portfolio strategies
• Assist in development of presentations to communicate analysis results to senior audiences and clearly articulate outcomes of analysis to leadership teams
• Address and deliver on ad-hoc requests and special projects, often in an ambiguous environment
• Independently manage and prioritize workload
• Demonstrate a passion to learn and continuously develop traditional FP&A and technical skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or military experience
• At least 3 years experience in financial analysis
• At least 3 years experience with financial modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a quantitative major (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• 4 years experience in financial analysis
• 4 years experience with financial modeling
• 3 years' experience in technology or financial services
• 3 years' experience partnering with internal stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• SQL and Python skills

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

Salary Information:

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.

• Chicago, IL: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Financial Analyst
• McLean, VA: $117,300 - $133,900 for Principal Financial Analyst
• Richmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Financial Analyst

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 candidates 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.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 ; New York Citys Fair Chance Act; Philadelphias Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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