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Senior Data Analyst

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Capital One logoCapital One · Ng185hb
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
Core DataData AnalysisPythonSQL
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Responsibilities

  • On any given day, you'll work across problem-solving, solution generation, innovation, and data management. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Data Extraction & Manipulation - Handling highly complex, business-critical requests with precision.
  • Collaboration & Solution Development - Partnering with diverse teams and stakeholders to design user-friendly data solutions, tools, and self-service frameworks.
  • Insight Generation - Scanning and leveraging available data sources to provide actionable insights that drive business growth.
  • Exploring Emerging Technologies - Quickly adapting to and integrating new technologies to enhance analytical capabilities.
  • Subject Matter Expertise - Developing deep expertise in key data-driven workstreams and becoming a trusted advisor across the business.
  • Additional Contributions - Providing consultancy and resolution support for customer-impacting issues, fulfilling customer account updates, and producing large data sets for customer surveys.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Data Analytics - Advanced proficiency in core data analyst skills, including coding, data transformation, comprehensive data knowledge, and a strong understanding of systems.
  • Technical Excellence - Advanced SQL skills required, with proficiency in at least one additional programming language (e.g. Python, R) preferred.
  • Strategic Thinking & Stakeholder Engagement - Proven ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders and drive decision-making.
  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Rigor - A structured, inquisitive approach to solving challenges through data-driven methods.
  • Numerical & Trend Analysis - A natural affinity for numbers and a keen eye for identifying trends to inform business decisions.
  • Initiative & Ownership - Strong ability to prioritize workloads, deliver results at pace, and escalate issues effectively when required.
  • 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.

Benefits

Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformationWe 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 leaveWhat you should know about how we recruitWe 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 alliesOutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ supp

Additional Information

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Senior Data Analyst About the role Are you an experienced and passionate data professional looking to drive meaningful change? This could be the perfect role for you. Data Analysis is at the core of our UK business, delivering critical insights that shape information-driven strategies and influence key company decisions. As a Senior Lead Data Analyst, you will take a pivotal role in driving analytical excellence, spearheading analytical initiatives, and shaping the agenda for high-impact business areas. Using advanced analytical and technical expertise, you will innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions-making complex business data more accessible and actionable.

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