There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. ​ We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

About this position

The Manager of Data Quality is a meaningful role within our Data Management function, leading the design and the advancement of the Data Quality program across the Individual Investor (II) business. Our business is responsible for over $200B in client assets and serves 1.3 million investors. You would craft the data quality strategy, construct a balanced data quality platform and deliver data quality processes – including research and analysis, root cause identification, solution development and mitigation strategies. Additionally, they would develop monitoring and reporting capabilities. This position is a highly visible position, partnering with key partners in technology, legal, compliance and risk. Oversight and management of a technology development budget and technical development would be an ongoing activity, aligning with our broader II technology platform.

They have a passion for data and data analysis, is able to connect and communicate with technical and non-technical partners, and can lead cross-functional teams through sophisticated and complex data issues from identification, to root cause and ultimately to solution.

Role Summary

Independently conducts data management and reporting assignments with a focus on Data Quality. Leverages extensive knowledge of life cycle data analysis. Advocates data standards within cross-functional teams to ensure data are regarded as accurate, timely, reliable, and trusted by business collaborators. They are the primary point of engagement for management of sophisticated and complex data sets and related data requests. Also serves as point of contact and participates in data management discussions that happen across Individual Investors. Serves as the intake for data quality related initiatives which includes managing identified issues and assessing, prioritizing and coordinating timely responses and solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage, coach and lead a high-visibility, highly skilled, and high-impact team, focused on data quality.

Acts as a consultant to the business on complex data quality issues. Ensures that data quality monitoring and analyses provided to internal clients and team members are done in a timely manner and are of the highest level of quality. Coordinates with team to provide analysis and recommendations for current and future needs, which minimize duplication and improve compatibility of data within and across the business unit. Calls out data protection/privacy issues as necessary. Provides guidance on data issues identified by more junior professionals.

Shapes the data quality strategy, installing standard methodology processes for data monitoring, root cause and impact analysis, remediation development and proactive monitoring/mitigation

Implements processes and controls for the creation, consumption, assimilation, and/or destruction of data. Contributes to cross-functional projects. Ensures project goals are in line with data management goals. Partners with internal collaborators to translate sophisticated definitions and content to ensure model and reporting adoption.

Leads investigations, analyses, and evaluations to determine data quality enhancement feasibility and implications for data accuracy. Makes recommendations to more senior professionals based on findings.

Performs data curation and governance activities, including developing and supporting technical workflows, developing operational data management reports and metrics, enhancing existing models, and building and supporting frameworks and processes. Trains less senior professionals and support staff to understand operational processes.

Proactively supervises and leads sophisticated data sets. Implements and carries out data quality and maintenance programs in alignment with T. Rowe Price policies and procedures. Evangelizes standard methodologies for the business.

Runs oversight of the data quality technology portfolio including budget management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 5+ years of total relevant work experience

Regional Requirements

• FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Math, Information Systems, or Computer Science


• Extensive experience in working with data, including data management, data quality and/or governance


• Experience in developing formal data quality practices


• Financial Services experience


• Strong execution and ability to deliver results


• Demonstrated ability to develop new and creative problem-solving approaches using business and analytical skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong functional skills management reporting


• Outstanding financial, technical, and quantitative analytical skills


• Proven ability to extract/query data from databases


• Experience in building successful partnerships with technology, business leaders and cross-functional partners


• Experience in project planning and budget oversight


• Flexibility in handling multiple priorities in constantly evolving environment


• Ability to draw own conclusions, articulate positions, communicate key messages, make recommendations, and influence in a team environment

Minimum salary (USD) starts at:

(Colorado only*) Salary range minimum is one component of our total compensation and benefits package.  *Note:  Disclosure as required by sb19-085 of the minimum salary compensation for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions


• Flexible and remote work opportunities


• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)


• Tuition assistance


• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

As part of T. Rowe Price’s Health and Safety protocols, effective October 19, 2021, any US-based new hires, including interns will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a valid exemption under applicable state or federal law from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.