Lead, Data Validation Specialist

Lever, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Hands-on data validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Ground-up process improvements

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Pune is seeking a Lead, Data Validation Specialist to oversee a team focused on accuracy and integrity of financial data during onboarding of new clients. The role blends people leadership with hands-on validation and owns project portfolios.

The successful candidate will drive process improvements, establish standards, collaborate with global Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering, and mentor the team to scale data operations across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data validation, financial operations, data quality assurance, or a related field.
• 1+ year of people leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities with high-volume data.
• Attention to detail with a process-oriented approach to repetitive data work.
• Willingness to work in Pune, India and adapt to IST shift timings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Data Validation Specialists, supporting professional development and feedback.
• Manage work allocation, prioritization, and execution to ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Review and audit data validation projects for adherence to standards and best practices.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of validation projects with hands-on review and quality checks.
• Drive process improvements to increase accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and scale operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation, templates, workflows, and SOPs for validation activities.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to deliver integrated data solutions.
• Foster a collaborative, learning-focused team environment and accountability.

Skills

Data Validation

People Leadership

Excel

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead, Data Validation Specialist based in India.

This role leads a team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data during new client onboarding.
You will combine people leadership with hands-on data validation, overseeing workflows while maintaining your own portfolio of validation projects.
The position is primarily non-client-facing and is well suited to someone who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work and takes pride in data accuracy.
You will help establish consistent standards, improve validation processes, and increase the scalability and efficiency of data operations.
The role involves close collaboration with global teams across Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering.
You will also support team development through coaching, feedback, career guidance, and a culture centered on collaboration and continuous learning.
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on data quality while contributing to the growth of a global data operations function.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Data Validation Specialists, supporting professional development, providing regular feedback, and helping team members succeed in their roles.
• Manage work allocation, prioritization, and execution across the team to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Review and audit data validation projects to ensure adherence to established standards, processes, and best practices.
• Maintain a personal portfolio of data validation projects, performing hands-on review, reconciliation, and quality checks alongside leadership responsibilities.
• Drive process improvements that increase data accuracy and occurrence, reduce turnaround times, and improve operational scalability.
• Develop, maintain, and improve documentation, templates, workflows, and standard operating procedures for data validation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency across data conversion and validation projects.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering, to deliver integrated data solutions.
• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on learning, accountability, quality, and shared success.
• Help establish consistent approaches to data validation while supporting the growth and effectiveness of the broader global function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, ideally in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or another data-oriented discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in data validation, financial operations, data quality assurance, or a related field.
• 1+ year of people leadership or team coordination experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with demonstrated experience maintaining accuracy in high-volume data environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and a process-oriented approach to structured, repetitive data work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to guide colleagues and influence stakeholders across teams.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Excel, internal business tools, and web-based platforms.
• Familiarity with financial data is beneficial but not required; the ability to quickly learn new systems and navigate structured data processes is important.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a collaborative, globally distributed environment.
• Ability to work in 2:30 PM–11:30 PM IST shift timings.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in India from their first day of employment; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Candidates should be based in Pune or be willing to relocate to Pune.

Benefits

• Full-time position based in India, with the role associated with the Pune location.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a specialist data validation team.
• Hands-on exposure to financial data quality, validation, reconciliation, and onboarding operations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with global Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Opportunity to shape processes, documentation, standards, and operational improvements from the ground up.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, teamwork, client success, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Inclusive workplace committed to bringing together diverse perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and skills.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.

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