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EMEA GKYC Data Migration & Readiness Lead

City of London Interim £750 - £750 per day View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme focused on the modernisation of customer due diligence and regulatory operations.This is a strategic, data-focused role requiring someone who can lead the EMEA data workstream, drive migration readiness, establish governance frameworks, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders across business and tech functions.
  • Lead a critical EMEA data transformation workstream
  • Shape migration strategy and governance at scale

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international financial services organisation undertaking a significant transformation of its client lifecycle and regulatory operations landscape. With a substantial presence across EMEA, the organisation is investing in new technology, data capabilities, and operating models to enhance customer due diligence processes and support future growth.

Job Description

  • Lead the EMEA data migration and readiness workstream within a major GKYC transformation programme.
  • Assess current-state data quality and define remediation strategies where required.
  • Drive data migration readiness activities, ensuring preparation for future platform implementation.
  • Define and establish data governance frameworks, controls, and operating model requirements.
  • Analyse and classify KYC and non-KYC data, including the management of complex and unstructured datasets.
  • Develop and maintain data lineage across key systems and processes.
  • Collaborate with technology, operations, business, and vendor teams to support migration planning and delivery.
  • Shape strategic recommendations and translate complex data challenges into executive-level communications.
  • Represent the data workstream at governance forums, steering committees, and senior leadership meetings.
  • Influence key stakeholders and ensure alignment across business and technology teams.



The Successful Applicant



We are seeking a strategic data transformation professional with a strong track record of leading data migration and readiness initiatives within complex, regulated environments.

You will bring:

  • Proven experience leading large-scale data migration or data transformation workstreams.
  • Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, data management, and data lineage.
  • Experience within KYC, AML, Client Due Diligence, Custody, or broader regulatory transformation programmes.
  • The ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels, balancing delivery with long-term planning.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with Executive and C-suite audiences.
  • Strong communication and presentation capabilities, with the ability to simplify complex data topics for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience developing governance frameworks and target operating models.
  • Financial services experience within highly regulated environments.
  • Knowledge of Lotus Notes and/or Fenergo would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Up to £780 per day Umbrella Rate
  • Initial 6-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
  • Based in London 2/3 days per week
  • Opportunity to lead a high-profile EMEA workstream within a major transformation programme.
  • Exposure to senior executives and decision-makers across the organisation.
  • A strategic role combining data migration, governance, transformation, and stakeholder leadership.
  • Immediate start available.
Contact
Hannah Kelly
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053133
Phone number
+44 7989225567

Job summary

Job function
Technology
Subsector
Data Analysis
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Hannah Kelly
Consultant phone
+44 7989225567
Job reference
JN-072026-7053133