Data Quality Lead

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme provide numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

As a Data Quality Lead, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role offers a great opportunity to establish and maintain ongoing 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.

The successful candidate will lead data quality initiatives and support the USSIM Head of Data Oversight on all data quality 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, involving Data Oversight and the wider business.
• Supporting Business Data Owners and Data Stewards in implementing and overseeing data quality measures.
• Interrogating large datasets, performing detailed analysis to assess quality, identify trends, and target areas for remediation.
• Prioritising data quality improvements in collaboration with the business, Operational Risk, key projects, and the Data Strategy Programme.
• Acting as a key advisor within the strategic data programme, supporting the delivery of USSIM’s data strategy, championing data quality tools, and supporting the implementation of new technologies.
• Drafting the Data Quality Framework, establishing best practices, and managing their rollout with the Head of Data Governance.
• Communicating issues, risks, achievements, and future plans for data quality enhancement through MI, plans, and regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Managing and overseeing the control environment with market data vendors.
• Promoting best practices in data quality within data projects.
• Collaborating closely with the Head of Data Governance and Data Architect to advance data management practices.

To succeed, you will have:

• Experience in Investment Management with a solid understanding of investment data.
• Strong attention to detail and data analytical skills, capable of profiling large datasets and deriving insights.
• Experience managing operational teams focused on controls and data quality processes.
• Experience with data quality tools and understanding of enterprise data platforms.
• Knowledge of data architecture, governance, and management best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with data quality systems, advanced Excel, PowerBI, and similar tools.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and practical approach, eager to make a difference.
• Experience with large data programmes and projects is desirable.

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We aim to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact. We are committed to supporting your career development through various opportunities and a supportive management team. Join us to thrive in a friendly, flexible environment with excellent benefits!

Generous annual leave, access to a high-quality pension scheme, supportive policies including enhanced sick pay and family leave, contributions towards your personal development and wellbeing, health and wellbeing services such as private healthcare and discounted gym memberships, learning and development opportunities, Employee Volunteer Days, Cycle to Work Scheme.

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable being themselves. Our purpose centers on members, with our values including: Integrity.

Founded in 1974, USS is the principal pension scheme for UK universities and higher education institutions, working 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. For more information, visit https://www.uss.co.uk.

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to make our recruitment process flexible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments or support during your application, please contact resourcing@uss.co.uk.