Data Operations Lead: Data Quality & Automation

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. seeks a Data Operations Specialist in New York to own enterprise-wide data standards and governance. The role partners with Data Operations, Technology, and business units to drive quality, resilience, and scalable data solutions across the firm.

The candidate will lead data lifecycle initiatives, improve processes, and mentor Analysts and Interns, while ensuring accurate data delivery for critical decision-making in a fast-paced investment banking environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant industry experience, with a strong preference for data operations, research, financial services operations, or similar roles.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing Data Management: Own and optimize Data Operations pipelines, with deep expertise in cleansing, and maintaining corporate structures and company-data.
• Establish best practices and standards for ongoing data management.
• Incident Management & Resolution: Lead root cause analysis, post-mortems, and the design of long-term preventative solutions to reduce operational risk.
• Knowledge Leadership: Act as a subject-matter expert in company-level data and data flows across the firm.
• Operational Excellence: Architect and drive advanced automation initiatives across Data Operations, including workflow optimization, system enhancements, data validation frameworks, monitoring solutions, and enterprise reporting.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with various teams to translate business needs into scalable operational and technical solutions.
• Process Improvement & Strategy: Identify gaps and opportunities across the data ecosystem and contribute to the long-term data strategy.

Skills

Data operations experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. seeks a Data Operations Specialist in New York to own enterprise-wide data standards and governance. The role partners with Data Operations, Technology, and business units to drive quality, resilience, and scalable data solutions across the firm.

The candidate will lead data lifecycle initiatives, improve processes, and mentor Analysts and Interns, while ensuring accurate data delivery for critical decision-making in a fast-paced investment banking environment.