Data Quality Analyst

Cornerstone; Theale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Theale seeks a Data Quality Analyst to own and develop data quality reports, maintain automated data processes, and enhance data governance. The ideal candidate will have a degree and experience in BI tools and data management technologies, along with a strong understanding of data quality practices. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with data policies and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience (technical, managerial, industry): BI tools best practice
• Agile and waterfall project practice
• Task and time management
• Telecomms background

Responsibilities

• Deliver BAU work and report production including review and continual development of Data Governance processes.
• Participate in the application and deployment of data policies and processes.
• Ensure that data quality guidance is applied throughout the data lifecycle.
• Support the development and maintenance of an end to end data lifecycle management approach.
• Responsible for applying data governance framework including data policies.

Skills

Understanding of Master Data Management technology landscape, processes, and design principles

Operational familiarity in the use of meta-data management, data quality, and data stewardship tools

Experience in the use of reporting and data quality tools; for example Power BI

Education

Degree level with significant business experience

Tools

BI tools

Power BI

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Role Title: Data Quality Analyst
Directorate: Finance, IT and BI
Team name: BI
Role Level (Grade): Implement
Reports To (job title): Data Governance Manager
Direct Reports (job title/s): None
Indirect reports (no.): None

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To own and develop Data Quality Reports, to set up and maintain automated data processes and support the business in fixing data. To provide information and data out to the business whilst acting as an outward ambassador for the BI Team.

Working with the Business to develop and plan data quality improvements inline with the data strategy and framework.

Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality

Contribute and apply best practice and expertise knowledge in all areas under remit of supporting the strategic roadmap for Data Governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis and development: Deliver BAU work and report production including review and continual development of the daily and overall Data Governance processes/controls to improve the performance and reliability of Data and deliver business efficiencies.
• Participate in the application and deployment of data policies and processes and their continued enforcement to include areas such as workflow for data ingestion, data quality, master data and data life cycle management.
• Ensure that data quality guidance and direction is applied throughout the entire data lifecycle, most importantly upfront, through the vision and roadmaps for solutions that seek to leverage data and data services.
• Support the development and maintenance of an end to end data lifecycle management approach
• Responsible for applying data governance framework including the management of data, data operating model, data policies and standards as well as the application of clearly defined data management definitions for use across the company
• Apply a data governance framework, with a focus on continued improvement of data quality and strict adherence to the agreed Trust and Classification processes.
• Follow the guidelines related to data governance and data quality and ensure clear accountability. In addition, have a key role working with various stakeholders across the organization to achieve the goals defined in the data governance and data management strategies.
• Deliver status updates on data quality by updating a Data Quality dashboard
• Follow standards, policies and processes regarding data quality management
• Operate data remediation plans where data fails to meet required standard

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build & maintain effective working relationships with Cornerstone teams and Shareholders
• Work closely with clients to gather business requirements, understand data and communicate project plans/ updates etc.

Compliance & Security

To support and contribute actively to regulatory compliance, health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERTISE)

Required (minimum) / Desired

• Experience (technical, managerial, industry): BI tools best practice
• Agile and waterfall project practice
• Task and time management
• Telecomms background

Education level / Qualifications (professional, vocational)

Degree level with significant business experience

Skills / Knowledge

• Understanding of Master Data Management technology landscape, processes, and design principles
• Operational familiarity in the use of meta-data management, data quality, and data stewardship tools and platforms
• Experience in the use of data catalogues and data quality technologies
• Experience in the use of reporting and data quality tools; for example Power BI
• Hands-on operational management and change management.
• Proven track record in operating data governance programs

Cornerstone Values

Operate and uphold Cornerstone's values of delivering excellence, stronger connections, sharper solutions and inspiring transformations