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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 838 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting says it won’t sponsorIts own wording says sponsorship is unavailable.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Capital One Services LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles232 certified filings for “Senior Data Analyst” (Data Scientists) in VA: $92k–$131k, median $113k.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 838 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Capital One Services LLC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 232 certified filings for “Senior Data Analyst” (Data Scientists) in VA: $92k–$131k, median $113k. Most were filed at wage level IV (42%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
KippsDeSanto - Investment Banking Analyst
KippsDeSanto is focused on providing comprehensive investment banking services – primarily M&A, private financing, and strategic advisory – to middle market aerospace, defense, government services and enterprise technology companies.
Our Analysts perform critical functions throughout the entire transaction process, from helping to prepare clients for the market, engaging with potential buyers, facilitating due diligence, and ultimately closing the deal. The position offers substantial opportunities to gain financial and technical expertise, professional development, and upward mobility, while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility in transaction execution, client management, and new business development.
This role requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information. Candidates must qualify as a "U.S. Person" in accordance with applicable export control regulations. U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens (by birth or naturalization), U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. (“green card holder”), individuals granted asylum in the U.S., and individuals admitted in the U.S. with refugee status.
Responsibilities:
• Preparing, analyzing, and explaining historical and projected financial information
• Assisting in the preparation of financial models and business valuations
• Conducting industry and company-specific due diligence
• Creating client marketing presentations, memoranda, and deliverables
• Attending client meetings
• Drafting and collaborating on pitch presentations and associated materials
• Developing an understanding of the underlying trends that affect the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Technology industries
• Coordinating, researching, and creating industry and market research publications
• Assisting in the development and continued cultivation of client, prospect, and professional advisor relationships
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 1 year of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, or economics
• FINRA Licenses - 63,79, SIE
At this time, KippsDeSanto as part of Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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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: $110,000 - $130,000 for Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions
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.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportuni
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