Principal Data Operations & Migration Lead
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled data professionals continues to rise, roles like this Principal Data Operations & Migration Lead position at StarCompliance are becoming increasingly desirable. With a strong foundation in financial services data and proficiency in tools like Excel, candidates can stand out in a competitive market. StarCompliance's commitment to making compliance simple and easy is a notable aspect of this company, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their technical leadership skills and domain knowledge in financial services data.
Job Description
About the Role
StarCompliance is seeking a Principal Data Operations & Migration Lead to oversee data feed operations and client data migration capabilities. This role combines technical leadership with day-to-day delivery, acting as a player coach who sets direction, unblocks issues, and still gets hands-on when it matters.Responsibilities
- Provide technical and operational leadership across Data Operations and Data Migration functions.
- Act as a player coach, balancing hands-on delivery with coaching, mentoring, and upskilling team members.
- Set standards for operational excellence, data quality, documentation, and incident management.
- Own prioritisation and workload planning across feeds and migrations, ensuring delivery commitments are met.
Requirements
Deep domain knowledge in financial services data, particularly regulated trading, transaction, or reference data, is critical. Proficiency in tools like Excel is also necessary.How to Stand Out
- Highlight your experience with data operations and migration in your resume and cover letter, emphasizing any relevant technical skills.
- Prepare to discuss your approach to leadership and coaching, and be ready to provide examples of how you've mentored team members in the past.
- Showcase your understanding of financial services data and any relevant certifications or training you've completed.
- Be prepared to walk through your process for prioritizing and managing workload, and how you ensure delivery commitments are met.
- Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your technical skills and experience with data operations and migration, and be prepared to discuss it during the interview process.
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