Lead Data Consultant

Emanate Technology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm in Sydney is seeking a Lead Data Consultant. This role involves executing complex data migration initiatives in the banking sector. The successful candidate will need a proven track record in data migrations, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to executives effectively. Join us in this high-impact transformation program.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering end-to-end data migrations in banking or financial services.
• Deep familiarity with data structures, ETL tools, cleansing/validation, and cutover strategies.
• Experience working in consulting-style environments or internal transformation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead data migration planning and execution across large-scale banking platforms.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to define migration scope and success criteria.
• Collaborate with data architects and PMs to ensure seamless migration delivery.
• Identify risks and remediation strategies across the migration lifecycle.

Skills

End-to-end data migrations

Data structures

ETL tools

Stakeholder management

Documentation and reporting

Executive-level communication skills

Job description

Principal Consultant - Data & AI | Tech Recruitment

Location: Sydney • Work Type: Permanent

The Role: We’re looking for a Lead Data Consultant to drive complex data migration initiatives within the banking sector. This is a role in a high-impact transformation program, requiring both technical expertise and strategic insight. You’ll be deeply involved in solution design and hands-on delivery, while also guiding clients on best practices, migration roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies. Your ability to translate intricate technical concepts into clear, board-level communication will be a key differentiator.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead data migration planning and execution across large-scale banking platforms (core systems, reporting layers, regulatory datasets, etc.).
• Engage directly with senior business and technical stakeholders to define migration scope, approach, and success criteria.
• Analyze existing data landscapes and develop fit-for-purpose migration strategies, aligned to business risk appetite and timelines.
• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and PMs to ensure seamless migration delivery across multiple phases.
• Serve as the trusted advisor to clients guiding them through critical decision points on tooling, sequencing, validation, and cutover.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and remediation strategies across the migration lifecycle.
• Prepare and present clear, concise migration plans and status updates to executive audiences.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, privacy, and data governance frameworks.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record delivering end-to-end data migrations in banking or financial services.
• Deep familiarity with data structures, ETL tools, cleansing/validation, and cutover strategies.
• Strong capability in stakeholder management across business, operations, and IT.
• Experience working in consulting-style environments or internal transformation teams.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and executive-level communication skills.

Why You’ll Love It

• Exposure to enterprise-scale banking systems.
• Be part of a high-impact 3-year transformation.
• Be part of a program that values clarity, trust, and true expertise.

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For more information on this exciting new role, please APPLY NOW or contact Rebecca McCormick on [e-mail].