Capital One

Intern, Data Scientist (Winter 2026)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher between April 2026 and September 2027, pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline. They must include their resume and unofficial transcript in the attachment section when creating their profile to apply. Previous intern experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

As an Intern, Data Scientist, the candidate will work with cross-functional teams to leverage model solutions to solve complex business problems, analyzing millions of transactions to understand and predict fraud patterns, exploring new proprietary data sources and creating predictive models or customer behavior, applying machine learning techniques to build financial risk models, creating and testing algorithms to optimize search engine marketing, designing and developing data pipelines and visualizations to monitor model performance and data quality, and building a comfortable workspace with our one-time, Work From Home allowance.

Skills

Python
PySpark
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Data Pipelines
Data Visualization
Algorithm Development

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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