Data Migration and Transition Team Lead

Job Tittle: Data Migration and Transition Team Lead
Location: London (3 days on-site)
Duration: Until February 2026 (possibility for extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Rate: Circa -700/Day

Join Our Growing Team in Financial Services!

Are you a passionate leader with a knack for data migration and transition? Do you thrive on driving successful change and ensuring data integrity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is seeking a Data Migration and Transition Team Lead to spearhead critical migration efforts as we expand our Universal Bank operations in EMEA.

Purpose of the Role:
As a Data Migration and Transition Team Lead, you''ll be at the forefront of driving all data migration and transition activities, collaborating closely with various programme teams. Your expertise will ensure the delivery of fit-for-purpose migration services, driving the strategy for a seamless data transition.

What We''re Looking For:

• Proven experience in leading data migration or transition projects.
• 2-3 full-cycle data migration or transition projects led successfully.
• Strong background in data disciplines (data engineering, data analysis, or data management).
• Experience managing teams of ideally within banking or insurance.
• Experience from financial services (banking or insurance) is essential.
• Data migration lifecycle (requirements, mapping, ETL, testing, cutover, hypercare).
• Working with technical teams (databases, tools, scripting) without needing to code.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement & communication skills (from SMEs to senior executives).
• Ability to adapt in a relatively immature tooling environment (Excel, scripts, and vendor tools).
• Proven ability to handle both application-based migrations and vendor-led transitions.
• Experienced in migration backgrounds (must be application-focused).
• Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and integrity.
• Proficiency in ETL concepts and tools like Alteryx.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills-able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• A creative problem solver who can manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong data skills with experience in querying large datasets.
• Familiarity with project management principles.
• Knowledge of client data in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, lead, and implement the data migration and transfer strategy for various programmes.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to develop scripts and tools for successful data migration.
• Establish clear data quality dependencies pre- and post-migration.
• Engage with stakeholders across functions to ensure comprehensive understanding of data requirements.
• Conduct post-Go-Live support to resolve any data discrepancies.
• Mentor and build a strong data migration capability across EMEA.

Desirable Experience:

• Customer data migration and transition expertise.
• Involvement in KYC processes.
• Experience in establishing data migration best practises and frameworks.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in a significant merger, working across multiple departments. If you''re passionate about data integrity and ready to roll up your sleeves, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of this exciting journey!

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds!

Join us and help shape the future of data migration in financial services!

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