Data Quality Business Analyst
Macquarie Group · Sydney, Australia · 1mo ago
Mid levelOn-siteData & Analytics
Our Regulatory Data team is focused on improving the quality, integrity, and governance of data across Macquarie’s Banking and Financial Services business. Working closely with business, data, and technology teams, we deliver innovative and scalable data quality solutions that support regulatory obligations, strengthen decision-making, and drive better business outcomes.
We are open to considering candidates on either a permanent or contract basis.
We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.
As a Data Quality Analyst, you will play a key role in strengthening and enhancing data quality across Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services business. Working closely with business stakeholders, data teams, and engineers, you will translate business requirements into effective data quality rules and controls, ensuring critical data is accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose.
You will partner with stakeholders to assess the impact and feasibility of data quality enhancements, support the prioritisation and delivery of improvements, and help identify and resolve complex data issues through detailed root cause analysis. You will also contribute to testing and validation activities, ensuring new and updated data quality controls, monitoring solutions, and reporting tools are successfully implemented before release. In addition, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging automation and advanced AI-enabled tools to monitor data quality at scale, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency. You will maintain clear documentation of data quality rules, data lineage, and business requirements, supporting strong data governance practices and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
- 4+ years experience as a Business Analyst, Data Quality Analyst, Data Governance Specialist, or in a similar role within a complex financial services or regulatory reporting environment
- Strong technical skills in SQL, with exposure to tools such as Python, Control-M, and Alteryx considered advantageous
- A solid understanding of data governance practices, including data quality management, metadata management, critical data elements, and data governance platforms such as Collibra
- Experience working within agile delivery environments, including managing and prioritising work backlogs and supporting continuous process improvement
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, solve complex problems, and adapt to changing business and regulatory priorities
- Demonstrates an AI-enabled mindset, leveraging technology and automation to drive efficiency, innovation, and business outcomes.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:- 1 wellbeing leave day per year
- Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
- Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
- Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment
Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.
We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.