Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Data Steward Consultant
About The Role
Capital One is a data driven business and has a range of data platforms used for the storage and processing of data. As data is used so widely and is fundamental to our business we need to make sure that data is correct, understood and handled correctly. This is where Data Stewardship comes in.
Data Stewards play a crucial role in collaborating with data producers and consumers alike, to ensure our data remains compliant to both our internal policies and external regulations. Alongside this, our Stewards invest time to ensure data quality is strong, and provide tooling to help users of the data understand it better.
Our core focus is to make sure that anyone using our data to drive business decisions can do so with confidence in its accuracy.
What You’ll Do
- Work with Tech and Product teams launching new systems to onboard data into our analytical database.
- Ensure new data is clearly defined, meets Enterprise standards, and is usable for analysts.
- Act as a bridge between development teams and Snowflake users to ensure requirements and changes are clear to all stakeholders.
- Provide analytical support for Tech, Product and analyst teams.
- Develop complex procedures and scripts in SQL and Python within the team to drive improvements to data quality processes.
- Support analytical teams in solving complex technical and analytical problems.
- Develop a deep understanding of how data is used in Capital one, and the supporting ecosystem.
What Are We Looking For
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex situations in appropriate language for others to understand .
- Technical Excellence – Advanced SQL skills required, with proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g. Python, R) preferred.
- Expertise in Data Analytics – Advanced proficiency in core data analyst skills, including coding, data transformation, comprehensive data knowledge, and a strong understanding of systems.
- Initiative & Ownership – Strong ability to prioritize workloads, deliver results at pace, and escalate issues effectively when required.
- Problem-Solving skills – A structured, inquisitive approach to solving challenges and delivering creative solutions.
- An interest in data management, with the potential to gain certification.
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.
