Head of Data Product Management

About this role

Capital One UK is the number one credit card provider in the UK for customers who are new to credit or have had problems with credit in the past. We excel at lending to customers on fair terms and have changed our industry through digital innovations. We believe great products begin with a deep understanding of our customers and have a heritage of data driven decision making. We are building a next generation data platform and delivering transformative experiences for our customers. We are seeking a Head of Data Product Management to define and own the Product strategy for UK Data Products, building a compelling vision that will inspire and transform the UK business. They will lead a team of Product Managers and partner with Engineering, Business Analysis, Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Governance stakeholders.

What you\’ll do

• Work collaboratively to define the Product Strategy for our Data Platforms, including Machine Learning & AI, Data Analytics, Data Production and Governance. Use this to create a compelling product roadmap.
• Investigate and invest in solutions and platforms that accelerates Capital One\’s data, modelling, reporting and analytical capabilities
• Nurture, support and help grow a team of engaged product managers, delivering product features in a complex, regulated environment
• Manage existing data products to drive business performance across the value chain, including growth, underwriting, marketing and customer servicing
• Collaborate with data producers and consumers (Data Scientists, Analysts & Engineers) to define product capability needs and prioritise delivery of those that add most value
• Collaborate with your product team, engineering, delivery leads, consulting groups (Architecture, Cyber & Data Risk) and the US Enterprise to ensure capabilities are delivered to users
• Be an advocate for data governance, ensuring that everything we build meets high standards while providing a frictionless user experience
• Integrate business analytics in every aspect of design and development, and define metrics to measure the success of products
• Make recommendations to senior stakeholders and drive consensus for your product while keeping them informed
• Use data to transform the way we work, continually seeking ways to grow

What we\’re looking for

• Significant experience identifying business opportunities and translating them into Data, Machine Learning and AI products in technology or digital arenas
• A user focused mindset and the commercial skills to optimise return on Investment
• A track record of thought leadership and delivery across complex products or platform capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage, influence and inspire
• Experience supporting a team of product managers, and a passion for personal development through nurturing and mentoring
• Proven ability to leverage data and insight to define product strategy and customer experience
• Passionate about collaborating with technically minded data users and engineers, but able to translate for non-technical stakeholders
• Deep understanding of data applications
• An understanding of UK regulatory landscapes and consumer lending would be desirable

Where and how you\’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham or London offices. If you\’re based in London, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. We have a hybrid working model allowing office and home-based work. You will be based in one of our offices 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). If you\’re London-based, there will be frequent travel to Nottingham. Flexible working arrangements are available.

What\’s in it for you

• Be rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• Strong and diverse career progression with Capital One University training programmes (and external providers)
• Immediate access to core benefits including pension, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance, with flexible benefits such as season-ticket loans, cycle to work and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities; our Nottingham head office offers a fully serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms
• Capital One has been recognised as a great place to work; in 2025 we were ranked 15th in the UK Best Workplaces list

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people and building diverse and inclusive teams. We offer a fair and accessible recruitment process and benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We partner with organisations such as Women in Finance, Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from diverse backgrounds. We have internal networks you could be involved in, including: REACH, OutFront, Mind Your Mind, Women in Tech, and EmpowHER.

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact . All information will be kept confidential and used for applying reasonable adjustments. For technical support or questions about Capital One\’s recruiting process, please email . Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee third-party products or services available through this site. Capital One Financial comprises several entities; postings are for Capital One Europe in the UK.

Who We Are

At Capital One, we are building a leading information-based technology company guided by our values of collaboration, openness, and respect. We strive to do the right thing, supporting customers to achieve their goals and dreams. We are on a mission to change banking for good.