EMEA GKYC Data Migration & Readiness Lead

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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.