Lead, Data Validation Specialist

Addepar•Salt Lake, UT

15h

About The Position

Addepar is seeking a Lead, Data Validation Specialist to oversee a team of Data Validation Specialists responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data during new client onboarding. This role involves managing daily workflows, ensuring consistent data quality across projects, and serving as the primary liaison between the Data Validations team and cross-functional partners. It is a primarily non-client-facing role that requires focus, consistency, and comfort with repetitive work. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data in a structured way and takes pride in getting the details right. This position will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative team culture, driving consistency in data conversions, and contributing to the growth of both the team and the global function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in Business, Finance, Math, Economics, or another data-oriented field
3+ years of experience in data validation, financial operations, data quality assurance, or a related field
1+ year of people leadership or team coordination experience preferred
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a proven track record of maintaining accuracy in high-volume data environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to guide and influence across teams
Proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), internal tools, and web-based platforms
Familiarity with financial data is a plus, but not required.
Quick to learn new systems and follow structured processes for data navigation and validation
Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without requiring current or future visa sponsorship
Must be authorized to begin work in the U.S. on their first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Data Validation Specialists, supporting career development, delivering regular feedback, and helping individuals thrive in their role
Manage a team’s work allocation, prioritization, and execution to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery
Review and audit data validation projects to ensure adherence to standards and best practices
Drive process improvements to increase data occurrence, reduce turnaround time, and enhance scalability
Develop and maintain documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures for data validation
Collaborate cross-functionally across global teams, including Sales, Client Solutions, Product, and Engineering, to deliver integrated solutions
Foster a team culture that values collaboration, learning, and a shared commitment to client success