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Capital One Lays Off Nearly 1,200 Workers at Former Discover HQ in Riverwoods

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mar 6, 2026
1,200 OF 52,500 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Riverwoods, Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Capital One Financial Corporation is laying off nearly 1,200 workers at its former Discover headquarters located in Riverwoods, Illinois. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact a significant portion of the workforce at this location, reflecting broader trends in the financial services industry. The company has not specified the exact date for the layoffs, but they are confirmed to be occurring soon. This move highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Capital One as it navigates a competitive landscape.

Capital One Financial Corporation cut 1,200 jobs in IL as of March 6, 2026.

That is roughly 2.3% of the 52,500 people Capital One Financial Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Capital One Financial Corporation since January 2023, including 264 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 13 additional events known from news reporting.

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Capital One Financial CorporationCOF
Financials · 52,500 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
264
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 27, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026