Transformation Migration Analyst – Loan IQ (VP Level)

Vantage Point; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A talent consultancy is seeking a candidate to lead the data migration within a global financial services institution's transformation project. This key role involves overseeing data migration processes and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accurate data transfer. Candidates should have hands-on experience with ACBS and Finastra Fusion Loan IQ, with a strong focus on data quality and process optimisation. The role is based in the UK and requires excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate or investment banking environment.
• Ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience in transformation or change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a migration pod for data migration and business change.
• Oversee test migrations and ensure data quality.
• Align requirements with business users and technology teams.
• Create project artefacts including documentation and test scripts.
• Support business readiness with training and communications.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation.
• Communicate with stakeholders and track deliverables.
• Validate system changes through structured testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience with ACBS lending platform

Direct experience with Finastra Fusion Loan IQ

Strong understanding of lending processes

Ability to manage data migrations

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vantage Point Global (VP) is a talent consultancy established in 2014 to support top‑tier clients in building their talent pipeline. VP provides opportunities for all, hiring exceptional, diverse talent who are supported and developed throughout their career journey at VP, enabling them to be highly effective in their roles.

We partner with our clients to create opportunities for individuals to launch into fulfilling and rewarding careers in the industries we serve and deliver a future‑ready workforce to our clients.

Our unique model delivers continuous formal training, personal development and mentoring to create a driven, high‑calibre, highly skilled workforce that is empowered to add value to our clients from the outset.

Our head office is in London, but we work with clients globally. We currently have teams in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Warsaw, Wroclaw and are expanding into the US and Asia.

Vantage Point Global is a fully committed inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

• Location : London, Manchester or Radbrook
• Duration : 6 months (initial)
• Application deadline : 12 November 2025
• Interviews : November 2025
• Start date : January 2026

Overview

Our client, a leading global financial services institution, is delivering a major transformation of its Wholesale Lending operations and systems. This role sits within the Operational Change and Transformation function, leading the migration of data and processes from the legacy lending platform (ACBS) to the new strategic platform (Loan IQ).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a migration pod to plan, manage and execute data migration and associated business change activities.
• Oversee test migrations, dry runs and go‑live execution to ensure accurate, complete data transfer.
• Drive the reconciliation of pre‑ and post‑migration data, identifying and resolving discrepancies to enhance data quality.
• Work closely with business users, technology teams, operations, and control functions to align requirements and processes.
• Create and maintain project artefacts including requirements documentation, process flows, test scripts, and sign‑off materials.
• Support business readiness, ensuring appropriate training, communications, and operational support post‑implementation.
• Identify and drive process optimisation and automation opportunities.
• Provide clear, professional communication to stakeholders at all levels, preparing materials for programme and governance meetings.
• Co‑manage offshore migration activities and track deliverables across teams.
• Apply structured testing frameworks to validate system changes and ensure that all business scenarios are thoroughly tested.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Hands‑on experience with the ACBS lending platform within a corporate or investment banking environment.
• Direct experience with Finastra Fusion Loan IQ, gained through operations or implementation projects (configuration, servicing, or syndicated lending).
• Strong understanding of corporate and institutional lending processes.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale data migrations or technology change initiatives.
• Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and present complex data.

Desirable

• Experience of project delivery in Agile and / or Waterfall environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of loan servicing for term loans, revolvers, and other debt products.
• Prior experience in transformation or change management functions within financial services.

About You

You combine a structured, analytical approach with strong interpersonal skills. You’re comfortable managing complexity, navigating multiple stakeholders, and taking ownership of migration outcomes. You thrive in transformation environments where accuracy, clarity, and coordination are key to success.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and answer a few questions. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 12 November for an initial discussion before client submission.

Vantage Point Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

We’d like to inform you that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the application date, we will not be proceeding with your application.