Business Systems Migration Analyst

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brokerage firm is seeking a Business Systems Migration Analyst in Glasgow to manage data migration within the Acturis platform. The role involves planning, executing, and validating data migration processes while ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or IT, experience in data migration projects, and knowledge of the insurance industry. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to innovative risk management solutions.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in data migration projects, preferably in insurance.
• Strong capability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed migration plans including timelines and risk assessments.
• Extract and transform data from legacy systems.
• Conduct thorough data validation.

Skills

Data extraction

Data transformation

Data validation

Analytical abilities

Communication

Education

University degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Acturis software platform

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

The Business Systems Migration Analyst is tasked with managing and executing data migration workstreams within the Acturis insurance software platform. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate and efficient transfer of data from legacy systems to Acturis, while maintaining data integrity throughout the process. In this role you will support the overall implementation process, playing a key role in the successful transition to the Acturis platform. If you have a keen eye for detail and are skilled in data migration, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact

• Data Migration Planning:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data migration requirements and objectives.
  • Develop detailed migration plans, including timelines, resources, and risk assessments.
  • Compare legacy and target functionality with an open mind, adopting a best practice approach.

• Data Extraction and Transformation:

  • Extract data from legacy systems using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Transform and cleanse data to ensure compatibility with Acturis platform requirements.

• Data Loading and Validation:

  • Load transformed data into Acturis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Conduct thorough data validation and reconciliation to verify successful migration.

• Testing and Quality Assurance:

  • Develop and execute test plans to ensure data integrity and functionality within Acturis.
  • Identify and resolve any data-related issues or discrepancies.

• Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of migration processes, methodologies, and outcomes.
  • Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders and management.

• Collaboration and Support:

  • Represent the Business Systems team in all Integration daily standups and weekly working groups.
  • Educate and support end-users on migration-related issues within Acturis.
  • Work closely with Business Stakeholders, IT, business analysts, and Acturis support to address migration challenges.
  • Simplify complex technical terms into clear, accessible language for all audiences.

About you

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in data migration projects, with a preference for experience within the insurance industry
• In-depth knowledge of the Acturis software platform and its data structures highly desirable
• Skilled in data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse teams
• Comprehensive understanding of data migration tools and techniques
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Capable of identifying issues and developing effective solutions
• Strong capability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Eligible to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.