Capital One Financial Corporation

Senior Credit Analyst - Business Cards & Payments - Hybrid

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Military experience
  • 2 years in credit underwriting, financial analysis, or commercial lending
  • 1+ years with credit granting authority
  • 3+ years underwriting credit products or business credit cards

Responsibilities

  • Manage credit evaluations and recommendations for exposures up to $2MM
  • Evaluate business performance against policy guardrails using analytical skills
  • Assess risk profiles of unsecured credit products and structure solutions
  • Conduct business interviews to gather insights on client revenue and operations
  • Prepare analytical credit memos explaining risks and justifying decisions
  • Monitor portfolio trends to ensure risk alignment
  • Adhere to regulatory and policy standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial and wellness support programs
  • Performance-based incentives including bonuses
  • Inclusive work environment policies
  • Flexible work structure under a hybrid model
Full Job Description
Senior Credit Analyst - Business Cards & Payments - Hybrid

Key Role Details

  • This role is a full-time associate position.

  • Participation in the program requires that you are located in the continental United States with in-person attendance at your assigned location, in accordance with Capital One’s.

  • Position Location: Richmond, VA or McLean, VA (Only)

We are seeking a proactive, highly analytical professional with strong quantitative judgment and robust communication skills to be accountable for a portfolio of credit line decisions up to $2MM. In this role, you will autonomously manage day-to-day credit evaluations, analyzing both business and personal financial conditions to assess creditworthiness and build comprehensive exposure recommendations. Driven by a high level of curiosity, you will evaluate complex financial statements, merchant spend, revenue sustainability, and overall risk profiles. You will actively collaborate with and present credit decisions to senior approvers, field sales teams, key internal partners, and directly to clients.

General Responsibilities

  • Autonomously and independently manage day-to-day workflow, making well-reasoned credit recommendations on cases up to $2MM exposure.

  • Apply robust judgment and advanced analytical skills to evaluate business performance, revenues, profitability, cash flow, and sustainability against policy guardrails.

  • Utilize a deep understanding of unsecured credit products, credit cards, and credit facilities to assess risk profiles and structure appropriate solutions.

  • Conduct business interviews to understand client business models, sources of revenue, merchant spend, and future projections. Demonstrate exceptional service in all interactions with clients and internal partners.

  • Prepare clear, concise analytical credit memos supporting decisions, identifying key credit risks, establishing mitigants, and articulating strong business rationale for any policy or procedural deviations.

  • Proactively monitor portfolio performance to identify trends and ensure alignment with risk expectations.

  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policy guidelines, and expected execution standards.

An Ideal Candidate Would Possess

  • High level of intellectual curiosity with a drive to independently solve complex problems.

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills paired with sound business judgment.

  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

  • Demonstrated leadership traits, self-motivation, and a team-oriented mindset.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Military experience

  • At least 2 years of experience in credit underwriting, financial analysis, or commercial lending

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience holding credit granting authority such as: individual signing authority

  • 3+ years of experience with underwriting credit products, business credit cards, or commercial credit facilities.

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.

McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Commercial Credit AnalystRichmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Commercial Credit 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 theCapital 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.

About Capital One Financial Corporation

Chevy Chase Bank is the greater Washington region's largest locally-owned banking institution providing a complete array of financial products and services to consumers and businesses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Bank, which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has approximately 250 branches and over 1,000 ATMs, more than anyone else in the greater Washington market. Chevy Chase Bank currently has over $16 billion in assets and services over 1 million customers. For more information about Chevy Chase Bank, please visit chevychasebank.com.

Capital One Financial Corporation Careers

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At Capital One, we are committed to excellence and setting our team members up for success. By joining our dynamic team, you will engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference. From developing cutting-edge technology to crafting personalized financial solutions, every position at Capital One is geared towards redefining the future of banking.

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For those starting their journey, Capital One offers enriching internship programs that provide a glimpse into the culture and work ethic that drives our success. Interns gain hands-on experience, valuable insights, and the opportunity to network with leaders across the company. For seasoned professionals, we offer positions that challenge your expertise while encouraging balance and innovation.

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Learn more about Capital One Financial Corporation
Size
51,500 employees
Market Cap
$34.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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