Data Quality Business Analyst

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Volunteer leave & donation matching

Gender affirmation leave

EAP & wellbeing program

Learning & development support

Hybrid/flexible working

Work-from-home equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a Data Quality Analyst to strengthen data accuracy and governance across its Banking and Financial Services arm. You will translate requirements into data quality rules, work with stakeholders to prioritise improvements, and drive automation initiatives using AI-enabled tools.

You will collaborate with data teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure controls are tested, validated, and compliant with regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience as a Business Analyst, Data Quality Analyst, Data Governance Specialist, or similar in financial services or regulatory reporting.
• Strong SQL skills; exposure to Python, Control-M and Alteryx is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of data governance, metadata, data elements, and Collibra.
• Experience in agile environments with backlog management and process improvement.
• Analytical mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrates an AI-enabled mindset to drive automation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and enhance data quality across the banking and financial services data landscape.
• Translate business requirements into data quality rules and controls.
• Assess impact, prioritise improvements, and perform root cause analysis on data issues.
• Contribute to testing, validation, monitoring, and reporting tools before release.
• Document data quality rules, lineage, and governance requirements to support compliance.

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

AI mindset

Tools

Python

Control-M

Alteryx

Collibra

Job description

Our Regulatory Data team is focused on improving the quality, integrity, and governance of data across Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services business. Working closely with business, data, and technology teams, we deliver innovative and scalable data quality solutions that support regulatory obligations, strengthen decision-making, and drive better business outcomes.

We are open to considering candidates on either a permanent or contract basis.

What role will you play?

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening and enhancing data quality across Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services business. Working closely with business stakeholders, data teams, and engineers, you will translate business requirements into effective data quality rules and controls, ensuring critical data is accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose.

You will partner with stakeholders to assess the impact and feasibility of data quality enhancements, support the prioritisation and delivery of improvements, and help identify and resolve complex data issues through detailed root cause analysis. You will also contribute to testing and validation activities, ensuring new and updated data quality controls, monitoring solutions, and reporting tools are successfully implemented before release. In addition, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging automation and advanced AI-enabled tools to monitor data quality at scale, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency. You will maintain clear documentation of data quality rules, data lineage, and business requirements, supporting strong data governance practices and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

What You Offer

• 4+ years experience as a Business Analyst, Data Quality Analyst, Data Governance Specialist, or in a similar role within a complex financial services or regulatory reporting environment
• Strong technical skills in SQL, with exposure to tools such as Python, Control-M, and Alteryx considered advantageous
• A solid understanding of data governance practices, including data quality management, metadata management, critical data elements, and data governance platforms such as Collibra
• Experience working within agile delivery environments, including managing and prioritising work backlogs and supporting continuous process improvement
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, solve complex problems, and adapt to changing business and regulatory priorities
• Demonstrates an AI-enabled mindset, leveraging technology and automation to drive efficiency, innovation, and business outcomes.

What We Offer

Benefits

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks' paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Banking and Financial Services

Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.