Situation
The client, an independent investment firm, relied on numerous systems and managed vast data sources for investment planning, modeling, and stakeholder management. These data sources included both internal and external data. However, challenges related to data consistency, accuracy, and compliance arose, leading to concerns among the leadership regarding the quality of the data they relied upon.
The client faced several challenges related to data quality:
- Customer information across multiple systems: Customer data was scattered across various systems, leading to concerns about consistency and conformity issues.
- Accuracy issues with external data: The ingestion of external data from different agencies resulted in occasional inaccuracies, creating operational disruptions and challenges.
- Compliance concerns: Inaccurate data raised compliance concerns, posing risks to regulatory requirements and the firm’s reputation.