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Data Quality Analyst

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Job Title: Data Quality Analyst
Location: London (2 days per week on-site at Liverpool Street)
Contract: 6 months (via umbrella)
Rate: Competitive

Are you passionate about driving data accuracy and integrity in a fast-paced financial services environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international bank at the forefront of data-led transformation. You'll be part of a growing Data Office that is shaping strategy, governance, and innovation across EMEA - making a real impact from day one.

The Role

As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data across AML and Sanctions screening platforms. You will work closely with Financial Crime, Data Governance, Technology, and Risk teams to design and embed effective data quality controls, strengthen governance, and support regulatory compliance. This role offers the chance to directly contribute to critical transformation programmes within financial crime compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and monitor Data Quality Rules within Collibra Data Quality (CDQ) for AML and Sanctions datasets.

Define and implement controls for key data elements (e.g. customer details, SWIFT/BIC, account data).

Validate data ingestion for AML/sanctions screening platforms, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Conduct root cause analysis of data issues and support remediation strategies.

Maintain DQ-related metadata, issues, and reporting within Collibra and ServiceNOW.

Provide evidence of effective controls during regulatory reviews and audits.

Deliver dashboards and KPIs to track performance, ownership, and remediation progress.

Contribute to policy and framework development in Data Governance and Quality.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Data Management within banking or financial crime compliance.

Hands-on expertise in Collibra Data Quality (CDQ), including rule building and monitoring.

Strong knowledge of AML, Sanctions, and KYC processes and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Technical proficiency in SQL for data validation and remediation.

Experience with AML/Sanctions platforms such as Actimize SAM or Fircosoft.

Understanding of data lineage, metadata, and critical data element frameworks.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to partner across Compliance, Technology, Risk, and Audit.

Desirable: Experience in AML remediation programmes, Collibra certifications, ICA/ACAMS qualifications, and knowledge of reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing Data Office that has already scaled to 50+ professionals within three years - with further growth ahead. You'll gain exposure to cutting-edge data governance and transformation projects, work with diverse stakeholders, and be supported in developing your expertise.

Alongside a competitive package, you'll benefit from:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Comprehensive benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.

Competitive leave allowances.

Access to world-class learning, development, and career progression opportunities.

A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic working environment.

If you're motivated by challenge, enjoy solving complex data problems, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of data governance in financial services, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: This is a temporary position with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

Your Data Adventure Awaits!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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