Data Analyst

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Data Analyst to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Edinburgh. FDM is partnering with a major client to support a large-scale data migration programme. They are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to ensure data is accurately understood, migrated, validated and governed throughout the programme lifecycle. You will work closely with technical teams, delivery partners and business stakeholders to support high-quality data migration outcomes aligned to Group Data Office standards. Responsibilities:

• Develop a clear understanding of source and target data models and how they are supported through ETL processes
• Assess solutions and ETL components to ensure migrated data meets operational and business requirements
• Support the Data Reconciliation Approach in alignment with Group Data Office standards and delivery partners
• Apply the Data Quality Approach, including supporting the Data Quality application and associated controls
• Manage and maintain the Data Quality log, ensuring visibility, prioritisation and accurate reporting of metrics
• Provide oversight for data validations and reconciliations throughout the migration lifecycle
• Identify and document risks and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation actions are in place
• Support governance forums and workstreams, including Working Groups, RAID forums, and coordination with delivery partners

• Strong experience as a Data Analyst within complex data migration or transformation programmes
• Solid understanding of data models, ETL processes, and data flows across source and target systems
• Proven experience with data reconciliation, validation techniques, and data quality frameworks
• Ability to work with Data Quality tools, logs and metrics to support issue resolution and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, issues and dependencies
• Experience collaborating with delivery partners, technical teams and business stakeholders
• Familiarity with programme governance, documentation standards and structured delivery environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical detail clearly to non-technical stakeholders

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us * Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career * Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad * Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field * Annual leave and work-place pension