Consultant – Data Migration
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Up to £45K
The Company
A specialist consultancy team within a global professional services firm is seeking a Consultant to join their Investment Management & Wealth (IM&W) practice. The team focuses on end-to-end technology transformation projects for clients across the wealth management, savings, and retirement sectors. This role provides the opportunity to work on multi-year programmes at the intersection of business operations and data strategy.
The Role
As a Consultant – Data Migration, you'll play a key role in helping clients successfully transition from legacy systems to modern wealth platforms. You'll work closely with client and vendor teams to support the data aspects of large-scale technology transformation programmes. From handling data sets and validating data constructs to enabling seamless migrations, your work will directly impact business operations and client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Data Migration & Transformation
* Handle large datasets and ensure integrity throughout the migration lifecycle.
* Support ETL processes and prepare data for transition into modern wealth platforms.
* Liaise with client and vendor teams to understand data structures and define mapping logic.
* Business Insight & Client Engagement
* Interpret client data to identify gaps and suggest improvement areas.
* Provide technical support and documentation for data migration processes.
* Collaborate with internal consultants and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Skills & Experience
* Essential:
* 1–4 years of experience in consulting, data migration, or transformation projects.
* Strong understanding of data structures within a wealth management or financial context.
* Familiarity with ETL processes and data validation techniques.
* Effective communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders and explain data insights clearly.
* Desirable:
* Exposure to leading wealth management platforms such as FNZ, SS&C, Avaloq, GBST.
* Experience with data migration or software delivery tooling (e.g. JIRA).
* Background in consultancy or advisory firms supporting financial services.
Benefits
* Salary up to £53,000
* Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Edinburgh office
* Structured learning and development in a globally recognised firm
* Exposure to high-impact transformation projects with tier-one clients
How to Apply
Interested? Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the Apply link on this page.
Keywords
Data Migration, ETL, FNZ, Avaloq, SS&C, Wealth Management, Data Consultant, Platform Transformation, Financial Services, Hybrid Working, Edinburgh