Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Head of Data Management

About the role

Capital One is seeking a collaborative and driven Data Management leader, who is passionate about providing the organisation with well‑governed data that is easy to discover, understand and use. As the Head of Data Management, you will lead a team of Data Stewards and Data Management professionals to ensure the organisation is managing its data effectively.

This role reports to the Head of Data.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of 12, responsible for the stewardship and governance of data across Capital One UK, fostering an open and high‑performing culture
• Create an ecosystem where all data is discoverable, high quality and easy to use, in support of data‑driven decision making across the organisation
• Develop comprehensive data quality frameworks with clear metrics and success criteria
• Understand and drive adherence to regulatory and enterprise policy requirements
• Demonstrate strong data risk awareness, and work with accountable executives and the data protection officer to ensure risks are managed appropriately
• Develop and own a compelling data‑management strategy that articulates the benefits of governance across the organisation
• Influence senior leadership and teams across the organisation to ensure data‑management accountabilities are understood and executed effectively
• Oversee the end‑to‑end data lifecycle, from ingestion to archiving, ensuring data is managed effectively throughout its lifecycle
• Develop deep relationships with enterprise partners to ensure UK‑specific requirements are understood and considered in broader enterprise change
• Promote and champion data‑driven decisions across all areas of the organisation

What we're looking for

You are an accomplished leader with a passion for data management and you have experience in implementing data‑management transformations, and a strong working understanding of policies and data regulation. You’ll create an environment of challenge and support for your team, and have a track record of curating a compelling strategy for your team and the business to adopt.

Candidates will have the following:

• Networking and Influence: Collaboration with senior leaders across the UK business. Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience. Ability to build strong relationships internally and across our broader enterprise.
• Results Orientation: Quickly and accurately assess the data‑management landscape, work with risk officers and product teams to develop the roadmap of improvements that will enable long‑term data‑management compliance of our data.
• Strong technical skills: Experience developing technical data‑management solutions, and the ability to quickly understand the data ecosystem to support pertinent strategic thinking.
• People Leadership: Track record of developing a high‑performing team of technical data‑management professionals. Ability to craft and communicate your vision for the team, and experience coaching and mentoring top talent to achieve its potential. Desire to lead, inspire, empower and develop a diverse group of associates.

Job & Industry Specific Knowledge

• Experience in data stewardship, governance and lifecycle management
• A strong understanding of applicable policies and regulation (e.g., GDPR)
• Deep understanding of data applications and ability to solve complex data issues through effective solutions
• Experience with database management, data modelling and data quality processes
• Technical knowledge required: cloud data products, SQL, Python
• Financial services or technology company experience

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. You will 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 discussing 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
• High performers enjoy 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 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.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact us; all information will be kept confidential and used only for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.