Data Validation Specialist

Data Validation Specialist 3-6 Month Initial Contract London/Hybrid 1-2 days per week on site Negotiable Rate (Inside IR35)We are seeking an experienced Data Validation Specialist to join a front-office data and analytics function, supporting the delivery of high-quality market and investment data used by quantitative researchers, traders and analytics teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in Hedge funds, Asset management or Investment banks As well as a good understanding of Quant engineering/Quant data groups, Fixed income, rates, FX, macro, trading or pricing environments This role will focus on improving data quality, validation processes and the management of complex financial datasets. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will help ensure data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose, while contributing to the development of centralised data services that support pricing, risk and analytics capabilities.Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance data validation frameworks to improve the quality, consistency and reliability of financial datasets. Validate, reconcile and analyse market and reference data before it is consumed by front-office users and downstream systems. Apply validation rules, filters and quality controls to derived datasets, ensuring accurate and trusted outputs. Investigate data quality issues, identify root causes and work collaboratively to resolve discrepancies. Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders ..... full job details .....