Lead Data Consultant

Lead Data Consultant
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
• Analyse 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

• 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

• 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