# Lead, Data Validation Specialist

**Company:** [Addepar](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/addepar)
**Location:** Edinburgh, United Kingdom
**Role:** Data Analytics
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Data Validation, Data Quality Assurance, Financial Operations, Excel, Spreadsheets, Process Improvement, Standard Operating Procedures, Data Auditing, AI Automation, Llm Integrations
**Posted:** 2026-08-06

> Leads and mentors a data validation team, overseeing work allocation, quality audits, process improvement, documentation, and AI-enabled automation. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in data validation or related operations, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Data Validation Specialists, supporting career development, delivering regular feedback, and helping individuals thrive.
- Manage work allocation, prioritization, and execution to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.
- Review and audit data validation projects for 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 with Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering to deliver integrated solutions.
- Foster a collaborative team culture focused on learning and client success.
- Identify and implement AI-driven automation and LLM integrations to streamline implementation.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, ideally in Business, Finance, Mathematics, 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 experience maintaining accuracy in high-volume data environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to guide and influence across teams.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Excel, internal tools, and web-based platforms.
- Familiarity with financial data is a plus.
- Ability to learn new systems and follow structured processes for data navigation and validation.
- Process-oriented approach, continuous improvement mindset, and strong attention to detail.

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