Capital One
LeadDataSteward
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“Lead Data Steward at Capital One. Skills: Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Quality. Champion data governance. Manage data lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver well-governed data; Deliver impactful data; Drive value for stakeholders
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex data issues; Identify trends; Ownership of problem resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years data management experience, SQL proficiency, Data governance experience
Nice to Have
Familiarity with DAMA or DCAM, Experience evaluating data maturity, Snowflake experience, AWS architecture understanding
What You'll Do.
Champion data governance
Manage data lifecycle
Manage data activities
Maintain data descriptions
Maintain data lineage
Ensure data classification
Ensure data protection
Ensure GDPR compliance
Ensure security protocols
Agree common data definitions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influence across teams; Drive cultural change; Engage with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Translate complex data; Summarise information; Tailor communications
Full Job Description
Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Lead Data Steward ****Our Mission**** We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK. ****About the Role**** Data sits at the very heart of everything we do at Capital One, and establishing a robust data foundation is a key enabler for our strategic initiatives across both the Enterprise and the UK division. With a multitude of systems capturing, storing, and processing data, our goal is to drive operations and analytics that help our customers and associates succeed. As we scale up our AI solutions, ensuring a thorough understanding of the data the UK business creates and uses is more crucial than ever. This role is essential for maintaining a well-managed business, giving decision-makers absolute confidence that their data is available and of the highest quality. We are seeking an energetic individual to bridge the gap between data and the wider business, delivering well-governed, impactful data that drives real value for our stakeholders. ****What You 'll Do**** * ****Champion Data Governance:** **Act as the focal point for data governance and stewardship within the UK business, ensuring data is managed through its entire lifecycle and treated as a true corporate asset. * ****Support Data Owners:** **Manage day-to-day data activities on behalf of Accountable Executives and Senior Leaders who act as the designated ‘Data Owners’. * ****Enhance Data Quality:** **Drive actionable improvements to data quality and enrichment, focusing on the most critical data first and tracking the tangible ‘value-add’ with data consumers. * ****Ensure Compliance & Transparency:** **Maintain complete metadata, data descriptions, and lineage while ensuring data
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