Lead Data Management Specialist
Location: Nottingham Trent House, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (95002)
About this role
Data is at the heart of everything we do. We have a multitude of systems that store, process and use data to support our operations, analytics and reporting – all of which drive us towards our business goals of helping our customers (and associates) succeed. Ensuring we have a thorough understanding of the data the UK business creates and uses, and the management of such data is crucial. All of this is essential to ensuring our business is well managed and gives users the confidence that the data they are using is available, and of the highest quality.
What you’ll do
* Helping define and drive our data management strategy through understanding the external environment, Enterprise direction to identify opportunities
* Work with key stakeholders to drive consistent, policy compliant practices to support all aspects of the data lifecycle, including registration, usage, quality, retention and external data share
* Identifying, assessing and reporting on data management related issues across the UK business
* Providing advice across the business on how we drive value and change through great data management
* Insert yourself into change forums to ensure data is a key consideration as the business creates new products and services
* Evolve Data Management frameworks to meet changing business and regulatory needs, including the focus on converging to Enterprise solutions and capabilities
* Engaging with UK, US and Canada stakeholders to share, assess and improve data management practices
* Execute and engage in data management assessments through control performance or 2nd and 3rd line review
* Coach, nurture and develop associates around the business to ensure they have a great understanding of their data management responsibilities and the value behind it
What we’re looking for
* Support our data partners by using critical thinking to resolve complex problems and be a key figure in identifying, documenting and managing issues as an owner
* Use judgment to come to the right solution whilst using influence, a strong network and communication skills to drive change
* Be able to influence decisions, have a strong network and communication skills to drive change
* Help data owners understand more about the data they use or create and further embed the value of good data management
* Guide data owners and data users through the completion of relevant data management activities using established procedures / frameworks
* Bring new ideas and establish new processes that support the UK data strategy
* Support the Data leads to deliver a variety of enterprise actions whilst staying up to date on Enterprise and industry changes
* Be an advocate for great data management practices across the business
* Perform risk and control requirements where applicable
* Help the Data Management Team and Divisional Data Risk Officer shape how we achieve consistent, future‑proof data management effectiveness
* Have a strong passion for learning and taking an interest in the industry as a whole
Experience
* Understanding of, or interest in, Data Management & Data Risk Management
* Ability to manage a process
* Basic knowledge of Cloud data / AWS
* Experience in managing and delivering large value add activities
* Risk Management fundamentals
Where and how you'll work
This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham offices.
We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.
We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.
What’s in it for you
* Bring us all this – and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
* We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
* Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season‑ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
* Open‑plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head‑office has a fully‑serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms.
What you should know about how we recruit
We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.
* REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
* OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
* Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
* Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech
* EmpowHER – network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.
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