Data Quality Specialist

Job Requirements Job Title: Data Quality Specialist Department/Function: Operations Job Purpose As a DQ Specialist, you will be part of the Data Operations team at IDFC FIRST Bank, supporting the Data Quality Issue Management lifecycle from identification to closure. The role involves working closely with business, technology, and data teams to monitor data quality issues, assist in root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution. You will gain exposure to banking data, regulatory reporting, and data governance practices, while contributing to documentation, reporting, and process improvements. Roles & Responsibilities: Support the monitoring and tracking of Data Quality Issues across systems and reports Assist in root cause analysis and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution Track SLA/TAT and follow up with relevant teams for timely closure Develop and maintain documentation including: Data definitions Process documents Data mappings (RDEs) Write basic to intermediate SQL queries to: Validate data Identify exceptions Support data quality checks Prepare periodic Data Quality MIS and reporting dashboards Liaise with business and technology teams to understand data requirements Support implementation of Data Quality rules and profiling checks Basic SQL proficiency Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset Strong communication and coordination skills Attention to detail Willingness to learn banking domain and regulatory reporting Exposure to DQ tools (optional) Exposure to Banking / BFSI domain Basic understanding of data lifecycle Familiarity with data quality concepts Educational Qualifications: Graduation: Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Business & Insurance (BBI) / Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Post-Graduation: Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Commerce (M.com) / Master of Arts (MA) Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience .