The role of System Migration Lead - Savings products requires a dedicated professional to oversee and manage the migration of core banking systems within the savings domain. The position demands expertise in financial services and a strong understanding of banking systems to ensure a seamless transition.
This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the banking industry based in Basingstoke. The company operates as a medium-sized entity, providing comprehensive solutions to its clients in banking.
Description
System Migration Lead - Savings products accountability
* End-to-end ownership of the migration strategy, design and execution.
* Definition of scope, approach, tooling and acceptance criteria.
* Ownership of the migration plan, including defining key dates, stage gates, rehearsal cycles, entry/exit criteria and readiness milestones.
* Delivery of agreed milestones and provision of accurate status, risks and dependencies into the integrated programme plan.
* Identification and management of cross-workstream impacts arising from migration activities
* Data mapping, transformation, reconciliation and validation frameworks.
* Dress rehearsals, cutover execution and rollback readiness.
* Migration risk identification, mitigation and readiness to proceed.
* Business, operational and regulatory stakeholder confidence in migration outcomes.
* Post-migration validation and hyper care for migrated data.
* Lead the end-to-end migration process of core banking systems within the savings department.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the migration process.
* Develop and implement detailed project plans to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
* Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any issues promptly.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the migration process.
* Provide technical guidance and support to the project team as required.
* Maintain effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
* Lead day-to-day engagement with the incoming core banking vendor and/or system integrator to ensure migration requirements, tooling, environments and deliverables are understood and achieved.
* Define and manage supplier responsibilities across data extraction, transformation, loading, reconciliation and defect resolution.
* Coordinate with the incumbent platform provider to secure timely access to data, documentation, SMEs and support throughout rehearsal and cutover cycles.
Profile
A successful System Migration Lead - Savings products should have:
* Proven track record and strong expertise in data migration, including data profiling, mapping, transformation, validation, reconciliation and defect remediation.
* Strong understanding of Savings products (Easy Access, Notice, Fixed Term - ISA and Non-ISA) and associated regulatory, operational, interest and data requirements.
* Experience working with modern Core Banking platforms
* Proven experience in managing system migration projects within the banking industry.
* Strong knowledge of core banking systems, particularly within savings operations.
* Excellent project management skills with a focus on delivering within deadlines.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to banking.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications
* Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
* Recognised certification or formal training in data migration, data management or enterprise data disciplines, or demonstrable equivalent experience gained through delivery.
* Evidence of leading complex migration or large-scale data transition initiatives within regulated financial services environments.
* Programme or project management experience (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2, PMP).
Job Offer
* Competitive daily rate inside IR35
* Temporary position offering flexibility and career growth opportunities.
* Standard benefits package included.
* Chance to work in the financial services industry within a supportive environment.
If you are skilled in core banking systems and are located in or near Basingstoke, we encourage you to apply for this role today!
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