Are you a proven data leader with the vision, judgement, and technical depth to shape high‑impact analytical strategy? This could be the perfect role for you. Data Analysis is at the core of our UK business, delivering critical insights that influence strategic direction and drive information‑led decision‑making. In this role, you will play a defining part in steering analytical excellence, leading complex and high‑risk initiatives, and setting the agenda for some of the most strategically important areas of the business. Drawing on advanced technical expertise and sound decision‑making, you will design, build, and govern robust data solutions‑elevating analytical capability across the organisation and ensuring complex business data is transformed into clear, actionable intelligence.
- Data Extraction & Manipulation – Leading the delivery of highly complex, business‑critical data work with total autonomy, ensuring accuracy, resilience, and scalability.
- Collaboration & Solution Development – Partnering with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to shape, influence, and deliver advanced data solutions, tools, and self‑service frameworks that enable smarter decision‑making.
- Insight Generation & Innovation – Proactively identifying opportunities across diverse data sources to generate strategic insights, whilst rapidly assessing, adopting, and championing emerging technologies to enhance analytical capability.
- Subject Matter Expertise & Representation – Acting as a recognised expert in key data domains, providing authoritative guidance, making informed decisions, and representing the strategic value of data across the wider business.
- Leadership & Team Culture – Supporting the wellbeing, cohesion, and performance of the team, driving positive cultural change, and ensuring smooth, consistent delivery through mentorship and technical guidance.
- Expertise in Data Analytics – Significant experience in senior data roles with a strong technical and analytical foundation, including advanced proficiency in coding, data transformation, and end‑to‑end solution design.
- Technical Excellence – Expert SQL capability and relational database knowledge are required, with strong proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g. Python, R) to independently deliver high‑risk technical work.
- Strategic Thinking & Problem‑Solving – A decisive, structured thinker able to solve complex technical and non‑technical challenges quickly, leveraging lateral thinking to influence senior stakeholders and shape business direction.
- Initiative, Ownership & Leadership – Demonstrated experience as a technical leader within a data team, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, drive delivery at pace, and promote data best practices.
- Risk Awareness & Adaptability – Proven experience in identifying and managing data and process risk, coupled with resilience and adaptability in fast‑changing business environments.
We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture – one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas – and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business. Our associate‑led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programmes to associates. Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.
We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You’ll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday‑Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work‑from‑home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you’ll find an on‑site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar.
What’s in it for you – we invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career:
- Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance‑based bonus schemes
- Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days.
- Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance.
- Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave.
A full list of our benefits is available here.
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