Lead Data Migration Specialist

Clearwater Analytics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Lead Data Migration Specialist to enhance system automation and optimize client data onboarding. This role involves utilizing tools like Excel and SQL to analyze data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities include loading client data into systems, applying accounting knowledge, and identifying improvement opportunities. This position requires a solid educational background in finance or accounting, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $62,000 - $85,000 is offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SQL or other relational databases.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and validate client data into the Clearwater investment account system.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Understand and apply Clearwater's core value proposition.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel proficiency

Securities or financial markets knowledge

Project Management Skills

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Math expertise

Education

Bachelor’s & Master’s in finance or math, accounting, economics

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lead Data Migration Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing our system's automation, speed, accuracy, and workflow. They employ tools such as Excel, SQL, and AI to collect and analyze data, resolving issues and discrepancies. This optimization greatly improves the efficiency of onboarding client data at Clearwater. Collaborating closely with our talented development teams, they devise creative strategies that not only simplify the process but also dramatically cut down delivery times. Our commitment lies in establishing processes that are not only replicable but also adaptable, enabling us to effortlessly accommodate our expanding client base.

Responsibilities

• Applies acquired skills, procedures, and decision‑making best practices to resolve various issues.
• Loads and validates client data into the Clearwater investment account system as the primary responsibility.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Clearwater Way methodologies to implement and onboard clients, including aligning and supporting CW's Client Engagement Model.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and takes the lead in implementing solutions, both individually and within their role, for continuous service improvement.
• Applies their understanding of the accounting equation, amortization, interest income, and other accounting concepts.
• Utilizes their understanding of data intake, normalization, reconciliation, and reporting workflow, along with related concepts.
• Applies their understanding of mortgages and private equity.
• Understands and applies Clearwater's core value proposition (aggregate, reconcile, report) in a market- and client-agnostic manner.

Required skills

• They must possess a solid foundation in accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Securities or financial markets knowledge, especially involving derivatives, alternatives, structured products, and/or fixed income.
• Project Management Skills (e.g., workstream lead, organizing and managing priorities).
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities and math expertise.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s & Master’s in finance or math, accounting, economics.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SQL or other relational databases.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,000 (DOE)