Data Analyst (18 month contract)

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

Data Analyst (18 month contract)

About the role

If you like data and want to learn more then this could be the role for you. 

Data Analysis sits at the heart of the data function within our UK business. The work we do drives significant value, directly influencing information based strategies, and helping steer the company agenda.

You will have the opportunity to learn advanced data analytics. Leveraging analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions, to make our business data more consumable.

On any given day you will be tasked with multiple types of work, across Problem solving, Solution generation, Innovation, and Data Management.

What you’ll do;

• Extract & Manipulate data to fulfill on a range of requests.

• Partner with diverse teams and key stakeholders to design and develop usable data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self-service frameworks for data consumers.

• Scan and use available data sources to help provide insight to business areas

• Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives. 

• Hone in on specific skills sets and workstreams, with the potential of developing into a business wide subject matter expert.

• Advanced use of campaign analysis tools combined with expert knowledge of customer targeting, personalisation and segmentation methods, to develop automated campaign solutions.

• Other tasks include but not limited to; consultancy and resolution support for customer impacting issues, fulfillment of customer account updates and producing large data sets and sample files to support customer surveys.

What we’re looking for

• Structured thinking and a rational and inquisitive approach to solving problems using data.

• A natural affinity with numbers and enthusiasm to use numerical ability to spot trends.

• The ability to take your own ideas, articulate them clearly and then develop solutions.

• Can demonstrate competencies in core Data Analyst skills, including: Coding, data knowledge and system understanding. Experience in an Analytical role desired.

• Some knowledge of at least one relevant language is essential (i.e. SQL, Python, or R).

• Good stakeholder management, able to think through and communicate data to non technical stakeholders. 

• Able to self prioritise workloads, displaying consistent delivery of work, drive successful outcomes, and understand when to escalate to their manager.

Where and how you'll work

This is a temporary position initially lasting 18 months, however this may lead to future permanent opportunities within the business. The position will be based in our Nottinghamoffices.  

Our hybrid working model offers you the flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We're big on collaboration and connection, and so generally encourage our associates to use our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The number of days you spend in the office will usually be led by the type of work you’re doing, and the hybrid working patterns of the people you partner most closely with.

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

• Should the position progress to a permanent role, 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 games 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.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com  All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

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.