Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Job Description & Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Chief Data Office team. This junior level role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your data skills and contribute to our organisation’s mission of maintaining the highest standards of data governance and quality. You will play a key role in supporting data governance initiatives, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and enforcement of data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to document and maintain data lineage, data definitions and metadata.
Help maintain data stewardship activities and provide support to data owners and custodians.
Assist in preparing reports and dashboards on data quality metrics for senior management.
Participate in data quality issue identification, root cause analysis and remediation tracking.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to data governance and quality practices.
Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory requirements concerning data governance and management.
Provide general administrative support to the Data Governance & Quality pillar as needed.
Support data quality monitoring processes, performing data quality checks and identifying anomalies.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Management Level
Associate
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a data management or data quality‑focused role.
Third‑level qualification required; a degree in Information Management or related field is desirable.
Good understanding of data governance frameworks, data standards and compliance.
Exposure to data management, data governance or data quality concepts.
Experience with data catalog and lineage concepts and solutions desirable.
Familiarity with data quality frameworks (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK) desirable.
Experience in quality control, cleansing and remediation.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience working in high‑performing teams and delivering to deadlines.
Foundational project management experience including stakeholder management, task planning and milestone tracking.
Skills
Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills including tailored communications to different stakeholders.
Critical thinking skills, asks clarifying questions, identifies gaps and challenges assumptions.
Curious, proactive, and self‑motivated with a strong team ethic.
Organised, with strong prioritisation and time‑management skills.
Enthusiastic about data quality and its role in driving business value.
Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment.
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback
Active Listening
Azure DevOps Server
Communication
Database Administration
Database Performance Management
Database Quality Assurance
Database Troubleshooting
Data Error Checking
Data Optimization
Data Profiling
Data Quality
Data Quality Assessment
Data Quality Assurance Testing
Data Quality Automation
Data Science Troubleshooting
Data Validation
Data Warehousing Quality Assurance
Emotional Regulation
Empathy
Inclusion
Intellectual Curiosity
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Metadata Management
Benefits
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs.
Learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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