Head of Data Management

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
• Overseeing the end-to-end data lifecycle, from data 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
• Promoting and championing 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've got 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: The role will require collaboration with senior leaders across the UK business. The candidate will possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience. The candidate must be able to build strong relationships internally and across our broader Enterprise.
• Results Orientation: You will be required to quickly and accurately assess the data management landscape, and work with our 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: You will have experience of developing technical data management solutions, and have the ability to quickly understand the data ecosystem to support pertinent strategic thinking.
• People Leadership: You will have a track record of developing a high performing team of technical data management professionals. You are able to craft and communicate your vision for the team, and have experience coaching and mentoring top talent to achieve its potential. The ideal candidate will have the desire to lead and the ability to 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 the 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.

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. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

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.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• 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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Who We Are

At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.