Data Quality Lead

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme provide numerous opportunities for learning and career development. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a diverse team of experts.

About the role

As a Data Quality Lead, you will make a meaningful contribution from the outset.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to establish and maintain capabilities for how USSIM manages the quality of investment data.

This senior position plays a critical role in driving data-related strategies that support USSIM’s strategic objectives.

What you will be doing

The successful candidate will lead data quality initiatives and support the USSIM Head of Data Oversight on all related matters across the investment business.

The key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive data quality plan aligned with USSIM’s data strategy, goals, and risks.
• Establishing data quality metrics and monitoring processes to oversee investment data quality.
• Supporting Business Data Owners and Data Stewards in implementing and overseeing data quality measures.
• Analyzing large datasets to assess quality, identify trends, and target areas for improvement.
• Prioritizing data quality initiatives in collaboration with business units, operational risk teams, and project teams.
• Contributing to the strategic data program, including championing data quality tools and supporting new technology implementations.
• Drafting the Data Quality Framework and managing its rollout in conjunction with Data Governance.
• Communicating issues, risks, and progress through reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with market data vendors and overseeing control environments.
• Promoting best practices in data quality within data projects.
• Collaborating with the Head of Data Governance and Data Architect to advance data management practices.

About you

We encourage candidates who are excited about the role and possess most of the skills or experience to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement.

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience in Investment Management with a strong understanding of investment data.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills to interpret large datasets.
• Experience managing operational teams and implementing data quality controls.
• Familiarity with data quality tools and enterprise data platforms.
• Knowledge of data architecture, governance, and management best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data quality systems, advanced Excel, Power BI.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and practical approach to teamwork.
• Experience with large data programs is desirable.

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families.

We aim to create a supportive work environment where everyone can thrive professionally and personally.

We are committed to supporting your career development through various opportunities and a proactive management team.

Enjoy a friendly, flexible culture and a comprehensive benefits package!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme
• Supportive policies, including enhanced sick pay and family-friendly leave
• Contributions towards personal development and wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing services, including private healthcare and discounted gym memberships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days to support community engagement
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people make us unique. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and comfortable being themselves.

Our purpose emphasizes members at the center of our actions, supported by our core values:

• Integrity

About us

Established in 1974, USS is the principal pension scheme for UK universities and higher education institutions.

We work with around 330 employers to secure the futures of over 528,000 members and their families. With assets of approximately £75.5bn (as of 31 March 2023), we are one of the UK's largest pension schemes. More information is available at https://www.uss.co.uk.

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact .

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