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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Data Quality Specialist - **Company:** Robert Half International Inc. - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Integrity, Database Queries, Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Transaction Data, Vba Programming Language, Data Management - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-C8C94C6BF4EEFC310B/ ## About the Role * The Junior Data Quality Specialist will have experience in operations, data quality, data management, financial services, or a similar analytical environment; experience within derivatives is beneficial but not essential. * Strong interest in data quality, data management, controls, and process improvement. * Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, with strong numerical and analytical skills. * Experience with SQL and/or VBA is advantageous but not essential. * Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills. * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical stakeholders. * Ability to multitask, independently prioritise workloads, and work effectively within time-sensitive operational environments. * Willingness to learn complex financial products and develop subject matter expertise through structured training and on-the-job experience. * Comfortable working additional or non-standard hours around month-end and quarter-end where required. ## Description Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Junior Data Quality Specialist on a 6-month contract basis. ASAP start. On-site working - London, 5 days per week., * The Junior Data Quality Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and validating transaction data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across internal systems. * Work closely with business and sector teams to verify transaction details and resolve data discrepancies or loading errors. * Review transaction data, verify calculation amounts, and build and validate payment schedules. * Monitor daily control reports to identify unusual movements in transaction valuations, market data, and other key data points. * Perform data cleansing and remediation activities across transaction and Client Relationship Management (CRM) data. * Develop an understanding of underlying financial transactions, market conventions, payments, and valuations to identify and prevent data quality issues. * Collaborate with internal modelling, analytics, technology, and business teams to investigate and resolve data-related issues. * Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to verify and clarify transaction and valuation information where required. * Prepare, review, and distribute monthly valuation reports to clients. * Contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping to enhance workflows, controls, and supporting technology. * Develop SQL skills and assist with creating database queries to support data quality, reporting, and control activities. * Participate in ad hoc projects focused on improving processes, solving operational problems, and strengthening data integrity. ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Data Driven HR in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1489-data-driven-hr-in-europe) - [RPA in the Public Sector](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/86-rpa-in-the-public-sector) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) ## 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) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)