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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Quality Analyst (global role - in a virtual working environment) - **Company:** Grant Thornton UK LLP - **Location:** Crawley, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Governance, Data Mapping, Data Profiling, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Information Lifecycle Management, Information Management, Pivot Tables, Power BI, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Data Management - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2902050424-data-quality-analyst-global-role--in-a-virtual-working-environment ## About the Role Experience - essential * Relevant experience in a Data Quality, Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Master Data, Information Management or similar role * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience analysing large and complex datasets * Experience monitoring and improving data quality * Understanding of data quality controls, governance principles and data lifecycle management * Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and data analysis * Ability to interpret data and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English * Strong relationship-building skills and cultural awareness, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders from different disciplines and cultures * Ability to adapt positively to change and contribute with an innovative and global mindset Experience - desirable * Experience working within a global or multinational organisation, ideally within professional services * Experience working with international stakeholders across multiple regions * Understanding of data structures, data mapping and data flows * Ability to write and/or understand SQL queries to investigate data issues * Experience using Power BI for reporting and data visualisation * Experience supporting data governance frameworks and standards * Experience working with CRM, master data or relationship-management systems ## Description The Data Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring member firm Global Relationship Checking (GRD) data is accurate, complete, consistent, timely, and fit for business use. The business use is the provision by GTIL of a global relationship checking solution (GTRS). Data quality is fundamental to the effectiveness of the GTRS. The role is part of the risk management team but also interacts with GTIL technology and member firms. The analyst supports reliable reporting, problem solving, analytics, regulatory compliance, and decision-making. This role needs to have an understanding of data pertaining to the risk management function. Key attributes will include: * Data Quality - the data completeness, accuracy and timeliness characteristics that are fundamental to the effective running of GTRS * Monitoring member firm compliance with applicable GRD data requirements * Interacting with member firms on data quality issues applicable to the GRD * Strategic and Process Improvement * Enterprise Collaboration Main Responsibilities Data Quality Assessment & Monitoring * Define and apply data quality rules (e.g., completeness, validity, accuracy, uniqueness, timeliness) to the GRD data * Perform ongoing data profiling and quality checks across systems and datasets * Identify trends, patterns, and recurring data quality issues * Produce regular reporting on data quality of member firms. * Support ongoing training for member firms to continually improve data quality Issue Identification, Root Cause Analysis & Resolution * Detect data defects and anomalies in member firm GRD data submissions * Perform root cause analysis to determine whether issues stem from processes, systems, integrations, or user behavior * Log, track, and manage data quality issues through defined remediation workflows * Partner with member firms, IT and business teams to remediate data defects * Report data defects on a rolling basis to the Risk leadership team Data Governance & Standards Support * Support the implementation of data governance frameworks - both within GTIL and the member firms * Assist with the definition and maintenance of: * Data definitions and business glossaries * Data standards and validation rules Stakeholder Collaboration * Act as a liaison between business users, member firm GRD data owners, and IT * Work to prioritize and resolve data quality issues * Translate technical issues into business-impact language * Provide advisory support on data quality impacts to reporting, analytics, and decision-making * Support organizations and perform documentation and training requests Reporting & Documentation * Develop and maintain data quality reports, issue logs, and remediation status updates * Document: * Data quality metrics * Validation rules * Known issues and controls * Provide management with reporting on data quality health Continuous Improvement * Recommend process and control improvements to prevent recurring issues * Assess data quality impacts of new products, systems, or data sources * Promote data quality awareness and best practices across the network ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Web-based Information Visualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/84-web-based-information-visualization) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)