Capital One Financial Corporation is one of the top five credit card providers in the U.S. and considered one of the pioneers of the mass marketing of credit cards. In fact, credit cards provides more than 60 percent of Capital One’s revenues. The firm’s other lines of business include checking and savings accounts, auto loans, business loans, and a full range of commercial banking activities. Capital One specializes in serving businesses in certain industries, including health care, real estate, energy, financial institutions, and technology, media, and telecom.

While impactful careers and internships can be had in various finance and banking areas, the firm is increasingly focusing on investing in technology, meaning there are many impactful opportunities in areas such as data science, engineering, analytics, IT, and technology. The firm is headquartered in McLean, Va., and has opportunities there as well as in most other states across the country.