Data Quality Associate – Finance Data Governance
Employer · Morgan Stanley
Business analyst
Financial analyst
Database administratorFull-timeBudapest
We're seeking someone to join our Finance Data Governance team as a Data Quality Associate. Be part of a global Finance Data team that helps ensure the quality, integrity, and effective governance of critical financial data. You will support the enhancement of data management practices across the Firm, with a focus on data quality, governance, issue management, and controls.
Tasks
- Support the Capital Data Governance Council, working with senior stakeholders responsible for overseeing data-related activities impacting capital.
- Investigate data quality issues by conducting root cause analysis and identifying drivers of data inconsistencies.
- Manage data issues throughout their lifecycle, including tracking, metadata maintenance, status updates, remediation follow-up, and reporting.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Finance and the wider Firm to support timely resolution of data quality matters.
- Contribute to key team deliverables and projects, applying your knowledge of Finance processes, data governance, and regulatory expectations.
- Prepare clear, high-quality materials for internal governance forums and senior management discussions.
- Analyse datasets using spreadsheets and other tools, summarizing key findings and presenting actionable insights.
- Support compliance with Firmwide and regulatory data quality standards, helping ensure processes are aligned with internal policies and control expectations.
- Document internal processes and controls, while identifying opportunities to improve data quality, efficiency, and transparency.
- Promote a strong risk and control mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to reduce risk in day-to-day work.
- Act as a role model for Firm values, demonstrating accountability, collaboration, integrity, and excellence.
Conditions & benefits
Global ExposureWork in a global Finance Data Governance team with exposure to senior stakeholders.Professional DevelopmentBuild expertise in data quality, issue management, controls, and regulatory reporting.CollaborationCollaborate with teams across regions and business areas in a professional environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in Finance, Data Governance, Data Quality, Risk, Regulatory Reporting, Operations, or a related area.
- Experience with Data Quality Management and/or metadata management.
- Understanding of Data Quality controls, rules, and issue management processes.
- Strong skills in root cause analysis and problem-solving.
- Working knowledge of Data Governance principles.
- Knowledge of financial products and regulatory reporting; experience with capital calculation or capital reporting is an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences, including senior stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with structured processes and documentation.
- Confident user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Awareness of data warehousing principles; experience with databases and SQL queries is preferred.
- Proactive, collaborative mindset and willingness to work with global teams.