Master Data Analyst (Data Stewardship) | Adecco | Chennai

Adecco Portugal; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Master Data Analyst (Data Stewardship) for on-site work in Chennai. You will own master data accuracy, perform data cleansing, and manage data change requests across CRM and MDM systems.

Strong collaboration with IT and business units is required to ensure data quality and governance. The role demands 2–3 years of direct MDM and data stewardship experience, a solid academic background, and immediate availability for deployment in Chennai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Management, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of direct Master Data Management (MDM) and data stewardship experience.
• Hands-on experience with Data Change Requests (DCRs), data maintenance, data cleansing, and deduplication.
• Familiarity with enterprise CRM and MDM systems architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail.
• Availability for full-time, on-site work in Chennai, India.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead master data management, stewardship, maintenance, and data cleansing operations across enterprise platforms.
• Review, process, and manage Data Change Requests (DCRs) within SLA timelines.
• Identify, investigate, and remediate duplicate records and enforce data governance policies.
• Conduct data audits, validation checks, and data integrity reconciliations.
• Maintain data dictionaries, mappings, and governance audit logs.
• Collaborate with business units and IT stakeholders to ensure data quality and integration.

Skills

Data governance

Data stewardship

DCR handling

Data cleansing

Deduplication

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Management, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel (VBA)

Data profiling tools

Job description

Position Summary:

Adecco is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and meticulous Master Data Analyst / Data Stewardship Specialist with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of direct Master Data Management (MDM) and data stewardship experience to join our client team on a full-time, work-from-office basis in Chennai. In this specialized data governance and master data administration role, you will spearhead managing data change requests (DCRs), master data maintenance, data cleansing, deduplication, and governance across enterprise CRM and MDM systems. You will work closely with cross-functional business analysts, IT database teams, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure uncompromising data accuracy and integrity. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in computer science, information systems, or business analytics, deep practical mastery of data stewardship workflows, and immediate availability for deployment in Chennai.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Master Data Analyst (Data Stewardship) at Adecco in Chennai, you will take full ownership of maintaining master data accuracy, executing routine data cleansing, and managing data change requests (DCRs) across enterprise databases. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass identifying and resolving duplicate records, enforcing data governance policies, auditing master records, and ensuring seamless integration between CRM and MDM platforms. You will collaborate closely with internal business units and IT stakeholders to establish data quality baselines, investigate discrepancies, and maintain meticulous data documentation. Working in a fast-paced corporate environment requiring work-from-office presence in Chennai and excellent communication skills, you will drive data reliability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead master data management, stewardship, maintenance, and data cleansing operations across enterprise platforms.
• Review, process, and manage Data Change Requests (DCRs) efficiently within defined SLA timelines.
• Identify, investigate, and remediate duplicate records through advanced data deduplication techniques.
• Enforce organizational data governance policies, standards, and data quality frameworks across CRM and MDM systems.
• Conduct periodic data audits, validation checks, and data integrity reconciliations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional business units, IT database administrators, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve data anomalies, format inconsistencies, and data synchronization errors.
• Maintain comprehensive data dictionaries, mapping documents, and data governance audit logs.
• Support data migration and system upgrade projects by validating pre- and post-conversion data sets.
• Ensure strict adherence to data privacy regulations, internal compliance standards, and reporting deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of direct professional experience in Master Data Management (MDM) and data stewardship.
• Proven hands-on expertise handling Data Change Requests (DCRs), data maintenance, data cleansing, and deduplication.
• Solid working familiarity with enterprise CRM and MDM systems architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Professional availability for full-time work-from-office employment in Chennai, India.
• Immediate or short-notice joining preference.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications in data governance, data management (e.g., DAMA CDMP), or database administration.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL querying, data profiling tools, and Excel data manipulation (VBA, pivot tables).
• Prior working experience in multinational corporations, shared services, or large staffing and recruitment agencies.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL pipeline data quality checks.
• Experience implementing master data governance frameworks for global enterprise accounts.

Job Details:

• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate / short-notice candidates preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Work from Office in Chennai)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for master data stewardship roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on experience handling DCRs, data cleansing, deduplication, and familiarity with enterprise MDM/CRM platforms.