Data Quality Specialist

Overview

The Data Quality Specialist will be a key member of the Data Operations team at IDFC FIRST Bank, responsible for managing the lifecycle of data quality issues from detection to resolution. The role involves close collaboration with business, technology, and data teams to monitor, analyze, and resolve data quality problems. This position offers an opportunity to work with banking data, contribute to regulatory reporting, and engage in data governance initiatives, while enhancing documentation and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track data quality issues across different systems and reports.
• Assist with root cause analysis and coordinate with stakeholders to drive timely issue resolution.
• Track service level agreements (SLA) and turnaround times (TAT), ensuring follow-ups for prompt closures.
• Develop and update documentation such as data definitions, process guides, and data mappings (RDEs).
• Write and execute basic to intermediate SQL queries to validate data, detect exceptions, and support quality checks.
• Prepare regular data quality MIS reports and dashboards.
• Engage with business and technology teams to clarify and understand data requirements.
• Support the deployment of data quality rules and profiling mechanisms.

Skills and Experience

• Basic proficiency in SQL for data validation and exception detection.
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving approach.
• Effective communication and coordination capabilities with cross-functional teams.
• Keen attention to detail and willingness to learn about banking domain and regulatory reporting.
• Exposure to data quality tools is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with data quality concepts and data lifecycle management.
• Preferably some experience or knowledge of the banking or BFSI sector.

Eligibility and Education

• Graduates holding degrees such as B.Com, B.Sc, BA, Bachelor of Business & Insurance (BBI), or Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS).
• Postgraduates with qualifications like MBA, M.Com, or MA are also eligible.
• Relevant experience ranging from 0 to 2 years is desirable.