Lead Data Quality Analyst

The Lead – Data Quality for Corporate Actions and Capital Markets will be responsible for overseeing the data quality processes for corporate actions and capital markets data. This role will lead a team of data quality analysts to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in data quality management, and a deep understanding of capital markets and corporate actions processes. You will collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive improvements and resolve data discrepancies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data quality analysts focused on corporate actions and capital markets data.
  

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of corporate actions data, including reference data, pricing, and corporate event details.
  

• Lead the team with a strong focus on accountability, ownership, and results, ensuring effective task allocation, prioritization, and balanced workload across the team.
  

• Monitor performance through defined KPIs (SLA, quality, turnaround time), conduct regular follow-ups, and drive a proactive execution culture to ensure consistent and timely delivery.
  

• Develop and implement data quality standards, guidelines, and best practices to support corporate actions and capital markets data.
  

• Optimize data validation, verification, and cleansing processes using diagnostic tools and APIs.
  

• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, product managers, US support) and external vendors to resolve data discrepancies and improve processes.
  

• Act as the subject matter expert on all client products in areas like corporate actions, forex, fundamentals, and capital markets data.
  

• Own end-to-end delivery of data quality services, ensuring all client commitments are met within defined SLAs while proactively identifying and mitigating risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies.
  

• Take full ownership of all individual and team deliverables, ensuring timely resolution of issues with no gaps in execution, follow-through, or accountability.
  

• Take full ownership of team dynamics and overall team health, ensuring a professional, respectful, and high-performing work environment 
  

• Proactively identify and address performance gaps, conflicts, and behavioral concerns within the team at an early stage
  

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance data quality and streamline workflows.
  

• Perform root cause analysis of data issues and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
  

• Monitor and report on key data quality metrics to senior management, ensuring timely resolution of data-related issues.
  

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in data handling and processing.
  

• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  

Skills

• Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in data quality management, with at least 2 year in a leadership role focused on capital markets and corporate actions data.
  

• Strong understanding of corporate actions processes, including event life cycle, securities, and financial instruments.
  

• Expertise in capital markets data, including reference data, pricing data, and market events.
  

• Familiarity with data quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Python, MySQL, AWS processes).
  

• Proven track record of managing and optimizing data quality processes within financial institutions or fintech companies.
  

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with experience in mentoring and developing teams.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to address complex data issues.
  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  

• Experience with reporting and monitoring data quality metrics.
  

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements for financial data.
  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Education

• Master's degree in Commerce or Finance, Preferably MBA - Finance
  

• Additional certifications in data management, capital markets, or corporate actions are a plus