Manager - Data and Data Science Strategy - Emerging Data and Capabilities

Manager - Data and Data Science Strategy - Emerging Data and Capabilities

Job title: Manager - Data and Data Science Strategy - Emerging Data and Capabilities

Location: Chester or Manchester

Hours: Full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid – at least two days per week (40%) at the office hub.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and data innovator to shape how we use emerging data and advanced analytics across Credit Cards and the wider Group. You will lead projects and initiatives that drive our Groupwide Data & Analytics Strategy and culture, championing new technologies and approaches that unlock value for customers and the business.

You will play a key part in closing the ownership and coordination gap for new data sources—such as Open Banking and Enriched Transaction Data—ensuring alignment across Cards, Platforms, Consumer Lending, and the Group. Whether managing a small team or operating as a research professional, you will produce high-quality insights for senior stakeholders and influence how we apply data to deliver impact.

• Manage and deliver the Emerging Data and Data Science strategy to support Credit Card initiatives that enable us to personalise and engage customers deeper.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and address challenges with innovative solutions.
• Partner with Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and technical SMEs to explore and implement solutions that deliver significant customer and business value.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and teams to ensure seamless delivery of new capabilities.
• Establish and track metrics to measure and communicate the performance and impact of new data initiatives.
• Invest in personal development opportunities to grow your capabilities continuously.
• Keep up to date with developments in Data, Data Science, and AI within the Credit Cards domain and share insights regularly with the team.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of our technology transformation journey and apply emerging data and technology to market successfully.

• Proven expertise in directing Data and Data Science projects, working with both business and technical teams.
• Experience applying new data sources to assess risk and personalise pricing.
• Ability to build and manage strategic roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Exceptional skill in distilling complex information into clear insights for decision‑making.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and navigating evolving priorities.
• A self‑starter with the initiative to advance work independently and collaboratively.
• Solid understanding of and passion for the credit card industry, with awareness of Machine Learning potential.

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion, supporting our customers, colleagues and communities. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, flexibility in office attendance and working patterns, and a Disability Confident scheme.

Benefits include:

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance‑related bonus.
• Share schemes including free shares.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.

If you’re passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of data, join us and lead the way in transforming how we think, build and deliver solutions that matter.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance

Banking