Director, Fundamental Data Quality

FactSet
London
1 year ago
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Responsibilities

: Develop and implement the Fundamental Data Quality strategy in collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Product. Innovate and maintain self-sustaining validations within the data creation process to ensure product quality and optimize resources. Lead the development and execution of a clear product quality roadmap, aligning with the company's modernization initiatives. Establish and communicate clear SLAs and performance metrics to enhance quality transparency across the organization. Spearhead the development of testing methodologies and best practices, adhering to product specifications and quality expectations. Oversee and actively engage in testing activities, integrating new processes that align with the modernization of product creation. Build and maintain collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams, including Product, Operations, Engineering, and Support. Conduct consumer research and integrate feedback into the product development cycle to effectively address customer concerns. Continuously improve data management systems to enhance data quality and stability.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelors' degree 10 + years of relevant, global management experience in a complex matrix organization Expert knowledge of data collection quality practices, methodologies, and processes within the FinTech and/or Financial Services sectors Strong knowledge of financial data and associated testing practices Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and interact with C-level management. Proven track record of leadership, alignment, and collaboration on strategic initiatives Strong knowledge of financial data and associated testing practices Excellent presentation and communication skills For U.S. candidates, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future

The budgeted salary amount range for this position in the states of Connecticut and NY is $144,000 - $200,000

Desired Skills:

Solid understanding of financial data sets and experience transitioning from traditional practices to a more modern data creation pipeline, effectively blending manual and automatic testing methods to uphold quality standards Experience with the evaluation, adoption, and integration of new technologies, Programming skills, particularly in data science technologies such as Python Ability to influence technology and business decisions across multiple departments and collaborate effectively with various groups at all levels of the organization will also be fundamental to success in this role.

What's In It For You

At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:

Contributing to a firm with over 40 years of consecutive growth, named a by Glassdoor and led by a top-rated . Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and companywide wellness days. Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives. A global community dedicated to , , and , where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions. Career progression plans with dedicated time each month for learning and development. Employee-led that align with our DE&I strategy and are wholly supported by Executive Management.

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Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.

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