Data Quality Analyst (global role – in a virtual working environment)

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading professional services networks with member firms in over 150 countries, 80,000 people and global revenues of $8.5bn. Member firms offer audit, tax, and advisory services to privately owned companies, publicly listed companies, public sector and not for profit organisations, both domestically and internationally.

Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) is the umbrella legal entity for the Grant Thornton global network of member firms. GTIL sets the strategic direction, convenes member firms, connects global communities, and protects the brand and reputation of the network. GTIL and the member firms will continually improve the sustainability of their operations and strive to make a positive impact on clients, people, markets, and the communities in which we operate, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At GTIL, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe talent is everywhere. We actively source and encourage applications from all around the globe to encourage new ways of working and tackling complex challenges together.

Role purpose

The Data Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring member firm Global Relationship Checking (GRD) data is accurate, complete, consistent, timely, and fit for business use. The business use is the provision by GTIL of a global relationship checking solution (GTRS). Data quality is fundamental to the effectiveness of the GTRS. The role is part of the risk management team but also interacts with GTIL technology and member firms. The analyst supports reliable reporting, problem solving, analytics, regulatory compliance, and decision‑making.

This role needs to have an understanding of data pertaining to the risk management function. Key attributes will include:

• Data Quality – the data completeness, accuracy and timeliness characteristics that are fundamental to the effective running of GTRS
• Monitoring member firm compliance with applicable GRD data requirements
• Interacting with member firms on data quality issues applicable to the GRD
• Strategic and Process Improvement
• Enterprise Collaboration

Main Responsibilities

Data Quality Assessment & Monitoring

• Define and apply data quality rules (e.g., completeness, validity, accuracy, uniqueness, timeliness) to the GRD data
• Perform ongoing data profiling and quality checks across systems and datasets
• Identify trends, patterns, and recurring data quality issues
• Produce regular reporting on data quality of member firms.
• Support ongoing training for member firms to continually improve data quality

Issue Identification, Root Cause Analysis & Resolution

• Detect data defects and anomalies in member firm GRD data submissions
• Perform root cause analysis to determine whether issues stem from processes, systems, integrations, or user behavior
• Log, track, and manage data quality issues through defined remediation workflows
• Partner with member firms, IT and business teams to remediate data defects
• Report data defects on a rolling basis to the Risk leadership team

Data Governance & Standards Support

• Support the implementation of data governance frameworks – both within GTIL and the member firms
• Assist with the definition and maintenance of:
• Data definitions and business glossaries
• Data standards and validation rules

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between business users, member firm GRD data owners, and IT
• Work to prioritize and resolve data quality issues
• Translate technical issues into business-impact language
• Provide advisory support on data quality impacts to reporting, analytics, and decision-making
• Support organizations and perform documentation and training requests

Reporting & Documentation

• Develop and maintain data quality reports, issue logs, and remediation status updates
• Document:
• Data quality metrics
• Validation rules
• Known issues and controls
• Provide management with reporting on data quality health

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend process and control improvements to prevent recurring issues
• Assess data quality impacts of new products, systems, or data sources
• Promote data quality awareness and best practices across the network

Location

Canada, the UK, Europe or India. Applications from other locations are welcome and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Person Specification

Experience - essential

• Relevant experience in a Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Master Data, Information Management or similar role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience analysing large and complex datasets
• Experience monitoring and improving data quality
• Understanding of data quality controls, governance principles and data lifecycle management
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong relationship-building skills and cultural awareness, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders from different disciplines and cultures
• Ability to adapt positively to change and contribute with an innovative and global mindset

Experience - desirable

• Experience working within a global or multinational organisation, ideally within professional services
• Experience working with international stakeholders across multiple regions
• Understanding of data structures, data mapping and data flows
• Ability to write and/or understand SQL queries to investigate data issues
• Experience using Power BI for reporting and data visualisation
• Experience supporting data governance frameworks and standards
• Experience working with CRM, master data or relationship-management systems

Benefits

At Grant Thornton International, you’ll join a global team working in a virtual‑first environment. What does this means for us? It means that work is no longer a place; it’s what we do. And it means you’ll have the flexibility to choose where you work within your country of employment, supported by the digital tools and equipment you need. The most important thing about the way we work though, is our CARE values – collaboration, agility, respect and excellence. As a result, our inclusive culture is one of our greatest strengths.

We provide learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and growth goals and you invest in yourself and career by making the most of them.

To support a good remote working environment, we provide a combination of one-off allowances and a monthly home office allowance. Alongside this, we offer a comprehensive range of core benefits including pension, health insurance, wellbeing programmes and more, although specific benefits may vary depending on the country of employment and local regulations.

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