Lead Data Analyst – Nottingham
We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list.
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Skills & Experience
* 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.
Work Location
This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.
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.
Benefits
* Wealth & Future – Competitive pension and performance‑based bonus schemes.
* Holidays – Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. You have the option to buy 5 additional days.
* Health – Access premium care through our private medical insurance.
* Family Support – Enhanced parental leave.
* Up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications.
Diversity & Inclusion
Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, building diverse and inclusive teams, and ensuring the recruitment process is fair and accessible.
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