Early Career Consultant (Belfast) - Data Quality Analyst | Financial Services

Vantage Point Global
Belfast
1 week ago
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Kick off or progress your career in a dynamic global team driving data excellence. Are you a detail-driven analyst with a passion for data integrity and continuous improvement? Are you a recent graduate or in your early career and possess a high attention to detail and excellent data skills? We are seeking a Data Quality Analyst Consultant to support our client's Data Quality Team in delivering a high-impact reference data clean-up project, focused on customer and trader data. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a major global financial institution, partnering across business and technology teams to drive operational accuracy and efficiency. What will I be learning? On this programme, youll experience working in the operations teamat a global financial services institution. Over the first week with us, youll complete our award-winning Simul8 academy to learn and develop in a supportive environment the skills and knowledge youll need to successfully perform the role After, you will mov . on this high impact project. What Youll Do: As a key member of the Data Quality Team, you will: Analyse party and trade data from multiple back-office and deal management systems to assess data accuracy and recency. Validate key data sets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency in line with governance frameworks. Identify and log data discrepancies and complexities, recommending solutions via process enhancements or IT development. Perform detailed gap analysis to understand client data requirements and support decision-making. Collaborate with Operations and Technology partners on global projects, including application simplification initiatives. Support manual data entry and updates within the firms master data systems as required. What will I be gaining? Training in both technical and soft skills to help you develop relevant skills and knowledge in your role in our intensive intensive Simul8 training academy. Experience working at a top financial firm early in your career. Ongoing formal and informal support and training as you develop and learn in your role. Social events, as well as community, charity, and voluntary activities with other individuals starting their careers. What are we looking for? Youll demonstrate: A high attention to detail and possess high organisational skills A proactive approach Proficient with Microsoft applications, primarily Excel Excellent problem solving skills High effective written and oral communication ability to work in a team and seek to add value Benefits: Ongoing training and development support through one-to-one coaching and access to online training services Health cash plan coverage. Cycle to work scheme. Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Things you need to know: To apply, youll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. Wed like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.

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