Meet Lotachukwu who joined us on our Technology Graduate Programme. Lotachukwu explains what attracted him to Capital One, sheds some light on the company's culture and takes us through a typical day.

My interest in Financial Services was driven by my background in Lagos, Nigeria, a city with a vibrant Fintech scene. I heard so much about the positive culture at Capital One during my job search, and when I downloaded a brochure from the careers site, I was really impressed by the opportunities on offer – to learn, to grow and to make an impact. 

My heart was set on being part of a transformation in the financial sector; using the power of technology to make a positive difference to people's lives. And I've certainly not been disappointed! At Capital One, we're leading the way, and I get to be right at the forefront of that change.

In my team, we usually start the day with a lively stand-up meeting, sharing updates and prioritising our work for the day. I'll then follow up on activities from the previous day, then get into a bit of coding for an hour or so until lunchtime at noon. Most of my afternoons are spent coding or in meetings – making sure to take little breaks in between.

As a business we try to go above and beyond for our customers and you find that behaviour being replicated internally too. We have a very supportive and collaborative culture where everyone tries to go the extra mile for each other, no matter how busy they are.