Data Administrators (12mth Fixed Term Contracts)

King & Wood Mallesons is hiring Data Administrators for 12-month fixed-term contracts in Sydney, Australia. These entry-level positions require critical thinking, analytical skills, and a foundational understanding of databases. Responsibilities include data cleansing, migration support, and maintaining data quality within the firm's systems. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel, eager to learn and grow in a professional environment.
• Entry level, data focussed positions that will require your critical thinking and analytical skills
• You will bring a foundational understanding of data bases - how they work and connect to other systems - and be looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a professional environment
• Bring your keen eye for detail, and the ability to align data quality with the needs of the business, to drive efficiencies and improved business performance

Are you ready to elevate your career? We are launching a series of exciting new roles within our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) to strengthen our commitment to excellence in practice, compliance and governance. These roles are designed to maintain leading compliance practices, while strengthening our commitment our clients, people and communities.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3700 lawyers in 27 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail

Our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) is growing as our AML/CTF and Financial Crime program expands, and as we embark on a Strategic Program to optimise the firm's governance, global business acceptance and engagement risk & compliance policies, processes, systems and controls (governance framework).

These 2 new postions will be responsible for the remediation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of data quality (accuracy, currency and relevancy of the data) within the firm's global business acceptance and practice management systems.

Key overarching elements of the role will include:
• Data cleanse and remediation
• Data migration support (dependency for other project objectives and future process and system efficiency, (eg clearance record cleansing, client deduplication, client & matter closing, information barrier removal)
• Maintenance of client, matter and clearance data quality & integrity

About You

You are an instinctive problem-solver, a strong communicator, and adept at identifying process improvement opportunities. You have a keen eye for detail, and the ability to align technical solutions with the needs of the business to drive efficiencies and improved business performance.

You will also bring:
• Sound application of data, business analysis and attention to detail
• Ability to interrogate and interpret data
• Ability to present data in a structured and common language
• Proficiency in Excel
• Highly responsive to information requests, keeping key stakeholders informed on progress and status
• Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously
• Ability to prioritise and organise own tasks to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team
• Ability to follow articulate business rules and identify circumstances where rules/criteria aren't being met

Desired:
• Previous exposure to data projects and an awareness of project lifecycles and methodologies
• Previous experience in a Risk and Compliance function such as a business intake function in a legal practice will be looked on favourably

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Wednesday 5th March 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.