Data Quality Specialist

About the Role

An Australian mortgage lender is seeking a technically skilled Data Quality Specialist to join its Manila team. The role focuses on diagnosing, resolving, and preventing data quality issues that impact investor reporting and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining data governance frameworks, conducting ongoing data quality monitoring, and performing in-depth root cause analysis across the organization's data ecosystem. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Australian business teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis of data quality issues across Salesforce, SQL Server, and loan servicing systems.
• Develop and execute SQL queries to investigate, validate, and maintain data integrity throughout data pipelines.
• Implement improved data validation controls and automated data quality checks.
• Configure and maintain data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview or similar tools to support monitoring and compliance.
• Collaborate on developing data quality metrics, thresholds, and scoring mechanisms to measure and track data quality.
• Establish automated monitoring processes to proactively identify and address data inconsistencies.
• Work closely with engineers to implement technical solutions for data quality issues.
• Document data lineage, transformation logic, and system integration points.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL, preferably Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of Salesforce data structures, validation rules, and triggers.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance tools.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data integration concepts.
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks, validation controls, and monitoring methodologies.
• Knowledge of data quality dimensions, metrics, and scoring systems.

Key Success Attributes

• Strong investigative mindset and analytical skills.
• Process-oriented approach to designing scalable and sustainable solutions.
• Proactive identification and resolution of systemic data issues.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in data analysis, data governance, or data quality roles.
• Advanced SQL skills, preferably with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience working with Salesforce data structures, validation rules, and triggers.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data governance platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement data quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of data quality dimensions, metrics development, and monitoring practices.
• Experience with ETL processes and data integration concepts.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in financial services, particularly mortgage lending.
• Knowledge of C# and loan management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Adaptable and quick to learn new technologies and business processes.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining high data quality standards.

Pay: Php70,000.00 - Php100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person