Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Product Director - Growth (12 month fixed term contract) About the role We issued our very first credit card in 1996 and have since grown to become one of the UK's top ten card providers. Our business focuses on helping people succeed with credit, offering innovative tools like QuickCheck and driving positive change in the finance industry. Recognised as a great place to work, Capital One was ranked 15th in the UK’s Best Workplaces list in 2025.
We are seeking a collaborative and innovative product leader passionate about creating and scaling digital experiences that transform how people interact with credit. This role involves translating business strategies and consumer needs into growth capabilities, leveraging data, insights, and analytics, and collaborating with tech and design teams to enhance user experience. The leader will evolve existing capabilities and develop new ones to deliver relevant, proactive, and intelligent customer experiences.
What you’ll do
Lead the Growth product group as a transformational, accountable, and transparent leader passionate about delivering business value.
Influence senior stakeholders to manage a portfolio aimed at driving growth.
Balance competing priorities to ensure strategies meet key outcomes and advance the business.
Collaborate with Marketing, Analytics, Business Development, and Tech teams to prioritize initiatives.
Ensure product changes align with growth strategies and are properly sequenced in roadmaps.
Deepen understanding of macro trends and identify opportunities for advantage.
Respond to customer needs and innovate accordingly.
Focus on customer problems and promote a user-first mindset.
Balance cost, risk, and technology considerations, working with tech leadership.
Build extensible, value-adding capabilities and manage complexity.
Improve end-to-end product delivery lifecycle with Tech Delivery Leaders.
Maintain team agility to adapt to internal and strategic changes.
Explore resilient, scalable technologies to stay competitive.
What you’ll bring
Experience leading product teams in large, digital, consumer-focused organizations.
Proven ability to translate business strategies into consumer digital products.
Knowledge of design thinking, cloud tech, and UK regulatory landscape.
Ability to develop and execute a clear vision.
Strong partnership skills and influence at executive levels.
Excellent communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences.
Track record of developing high-performing cross-functional teams.
Where and how you'll work This is a 12-month interim position based in Nottingham or London, with a hybrid working model. Expect to work from the office three days a week, with travel to Nottingham if based in London.
What’s in it for you
Contribute to a transformative organization with a rewarding role.
Career progression and development through Capital One University and external programs.
Core benefits including pension, bonus, holidays, private medical insurance, plus flexible benefits.
Modern workspaces with amenities like gyms, restaurants, and wellness rooms.
Recognition as a great place to work, ranked 15th in the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2025.
How we recruit We value diversity and inclusion, partnering with organizations like Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters. We promote fair and accessible recruitment processes and support networks such as REACH, OutFront, Mind Your Mind, Women in Tech, and EmpowHER. For reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact
ukrecruitment@capitalone.com. For technical support, email
Careers@capitalone.com .
Who We Are At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based tech company committed to helping customers succeed through innovation, simplicity, and humanity in banking. Guided by shared values, we foster collaboration, respect, and a culture of doing the right thing. We aim to change banking for good.
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