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Job ID : 1614147 Date Updated : September 22nd, 2026

PR/118761 | Senior Consultant – Data Migration Lead (Banking Transformation Programme)

Location United Kingdom, London
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Location
London, United Kingdom
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Employment Type
Initial 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Potential opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.
About the Company
A leading company providing IT and business transformation services to corporations across Europe.
System implementation and modernization
  • PMO and project delivery support

  • Digital transformation (DX)

  • Process improvement and business transformation

  • Data migration and systems integration programs

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join a large-scale banking system migration programme in London.
The programme is currently at a key stage where planning activities need to transition into successful execution. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating stakeholders, refining migration plans, driving discussions, and ensuring progress across multiple workstreams.
This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on delivery professional who can combine data migration expertise, PMO capabilities, and strong stakeholder management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Data Migration Leadership
  • Support and coordinate data migration activities across multiple systems

  • Review and improve migration approaches, plans, and schedules

  • Identify and manage migration risks, issues, and dependencies

  • Support execution planning and readiness activities

Project Delivery & PMO
  • Drive project governance and delivery activities

  • Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables

  • Prepare status reports and project updates

  • Facilitate workshops and steering discussions

Stakeholder Management
  • Coordinate business, technology, and third-party stakeholders

  • Build strong relationships with client teams and project sponsors

  • Resolve cross-functional issues and drive decision-making

  • Facilitate communication between multiple workstreams

Planning & Coordination
  • Support migration strategy development and implementation

  • Drive alignment across various project teams

  • Assist with schedule reviews and planning revisions

  • Ensure project activities remain on track toward delivery objectives

Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in data migration projects
  • Banking or Financial Services experience
  • PMO or project management experience

  • Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills

  • Experience working directly with clients and senior stakeholders

  • Ability to operate independently and proactively

  • Experience managing cross-functional project teams

  • Strong communication and facilitation skills

     
Preferred Experience
  • Core Banking experience
  • Deposit systems experience

  • Trade Finance knowledge

  • Experience across the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution

  • Experience reviewing and improving migration strategies

  • Consulting firm background

Interview Process
  • 3–4 interview stages

Additional Information
  • Start Date: ASAP (October start preferred)

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Language: English required; Japanese would be an advantage

  • Travel: Not required

Application Note
Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • United Kingdom, London

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry IT Consulting

Job Category