Manager, Data Validation Specialist
Lead and mentor a team of Data Validation Specialists in an investment management firm. Oversee data validation projects, drive process improvements, ensure high-quality delivery, and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. Requires 3+ years in data validation or financial operations plus leadership experience.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of Data Validation Specialists, supporting career development, delivering regular feedback, and helping individuals thrive in their role
- Manage a team’s work allocation, prioritization, and execution to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery
- Review and audit data validation projects to ensure adherence to standards and best practices
- Drive process improvements to increase data occurrence, reduce turnaround time, and enhance scalability
- Develop and maintain documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures for data validation
- Collaborate cross-functionally across global teams, including Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering, to deliver integrated solutions
- Foster a team culture that values collaboration, learning, and a shared commitment to client success
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in Business, Finance, Math, Economics, or another data-oriented field
- 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 preferred
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proven track record of maintaining accuracy in high-volume data environments
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide and influence across teams
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), internal tools, and web-based platforms
- Familiarity with financial data is a plus, but not required. Quick to learn new systems and follow structured processes for data navigation and validation
- Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail
Skills
Data Validation, Data Quality Assurance, Financial Operations, Excel, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration
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