Data Migration Specialist
2026-06-30T06:14:04+00:00
Tezza Business Solutions Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Business Operations
2026-07-13T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Migration Specialist to support the successful migration of data from legacy banking systems to a modern Core Banking System (CBS) such as Temenos T24, Finacle, or Oracle FLEXCUBE. The role is responsible for end-to-end data migration activities including data extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and migration execution, ensuring full data integrity, regulatory compliance, and minimal business disruption during go-live.
Key Responsibilities
- CBS Data Migration Strategy & Planning
- Define and implement the data migration strategy aligned with CBS implementation timelines
- Identify all banking data domains, including:
- Customer Information (CIF)
- Accounts (CASA, Loans, Fixed Deposits)
- Transactions
- Collateral & Securities
- General Ledger (GL)
- Develop migration plans, cutover strategies, and rollback procedures
- Participate in cutover planning and dress rehearsals
- Data Mapping & Functional Alignment
- Develop detailed source-to-target data mapping documents for CBS
- Translate banking product configurations into migration logic
- Align legacy system structures with CBS data models (e.g., CIF, account hierarchies)
- Work closely with Business Analysts and product teams to validate mapping rules
- Data Extraction, Cleansing & Transformation (ETL)
- Extract data from legacy banking systems and databases
- Perform data cleansing, including:
- Duplicate removal (e.g., duplicate CIFs)
- Data standardization (names, IDs, formats)
- Handling missing or inconsistent records
- Develop ETL processes using tools such as Informatica PowerCenter, Talend, or Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Ensure correct transformation of:
- Interest calculations
- Account balances
- Transaction histories
- Data Validation, Reconciliation & Control
- Perform pre- and post-migration data validation
- Reconcile:
- Customer records (CIF counts and accuracy)
- Account balances (trial balance vs GL)
- Transaction totals and histories
- Ensure financial integrity (no data loss or duplication)
- Produce reconciliation reports for audit and sign-off
- Migration Testing & Mock Runs
- Execute multiple mock migrations / trial runs
- Support:
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Identify and resolve data defects and inconsistencies
- Optimize migration scripts for performance and accuracy
- Cutover Execution & Go-Live Support
- Execute final production data migration during cutover window
- Monitor migration progress and resolve real-time issues
- Support business teams during go-live and stabilization phase
- Ensure minimal downtime and seamless transition
- Data Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies
- Maintain data audit trails and migration logs
- Support audit and regulatory reporting requirements
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive customer and financial data
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Core Banking Implementation Partners
- Business Users (Operations, Finance, Risk)
- QA and Testing Teams
- Facilitate data validation workshops and sign-offs
- Provide regular updates on migration progress, risks, and issues
Key Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
Experience
- 4–8+ years of experience in data migration within banking or financial services
- Hands-on experience in at least one CBS implementation (T24, Finacle, Flexcube, etc.)
- Proven experience handling large-scale financial data migrations
Technical Skills
- Advanced SQL and database skills (e.g., Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server)
- Strong ETL and data transformation experience
- Understanding of banking data structures and products (CIF, loans, deposits, GL)
- Experience with data reconciliation and financial balancing
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, Shell) is an added advantage
Functional / Domain Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Core banking operations
- Retail and corporate banking products
- Financial accounting and GL structures
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in banking environments
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, especially during cutover
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in African banking environments (e.g., Kenya, East Africa)
- Prior experience in CBS vendors like Temenos, Finacle, or Oracle
- Certification in data management, ETL tools, or banking systems
- Exposure to cloud-based CBS migrations
Key Deliverables
- CBS Data Migration Strategy & Plan
- Source-to-target data mapping documents
- Cleansed and validated datasets
- ETL scripts and migration workflows
- Reconciliation and audit reports
- Cutover and go-live migration execution report
Success Metrics
- 100% accuracy in migrated financial data
- Successful reconciliation of GL and account balances
- Zero critical data defects at go-live
- On-time migration within cutover window
- Regulatory and audit compliance achieved
- CBS Data Migration Strategy & Planning
- Define and implement the data migration strategy aligned with CBS implementation timelines
- Identify all banking data domains, including:
- Customer Information (CIF)
- Accounts (CASA, Loans, Fixed Deposits)
- Transactions
- Collateral & Securities
- General Ledger (GL)
- Develop migration plans, cutover strategies, and rollback procedures
- Participate in cutover planning and dress rehearsals
- Data Mapping & Functional Alignment
- Develop detailed source-to-target data mapping documents for CBS
- Translate banking product configurations into migration logic
- Align legacy system structures with CBS data models (e.g., CIF, account hierarchies)
- Work closely with Business Analysts and product teams to validate mapping rules
- Data Extraction, Cleansing & Transformation (ETL)
- Extract data from legacy banking systems and databases
- Perform data cleansing, including:
- Duplicate removal (e.g., duplicate CIFs)
- Data standardization (names, IDs, formats)
- Handling missing or inconsistent records
- Develop ETL processes using tools such as Informatica PowerCenter, Talend, or Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Ensure correct transformation of:
- Interest calculations
- Account balances
- Transaction histories
- Data Validation, Reconciliation & Control
- Perform pre- and post-migration data validation
- Reconcile:
- Customer records (CIF counts and accuracy)
- Account balances (trial balance vs GL)
- Transaction totals and histories
- Ensure financial integrity (no data loss or duplication)
- Produce reconciliation reports for audit and sign-off
- Migration Testing & Mock Runs
- Execute multiple mock migrations / trial runs
- Support:
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Identify and resolve data defects and inconsistencies
- Optimize migration scripts for performance and accuracy
- Cutover Execution & Go-Live Support
- Execute final production data migration during cutover window
- Monitor migration progress and resolve real-time issues
- Support business teams during go-live and stabilization phase
- Ensure minimal downtime and seamless transition
- Data Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies
- Maintain data audit trails and migration logs
- Support audit and regulatory reporting requirements
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive customer and financial data
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Core Banking Implementation Partners
- Business Users (Operations, Finance, Risk)
- QA and Testing Teams
- Facilitate data validation workshops and sign-offs
- Provide regular updates on migration progress, risks, and issues
- Advanced SQL and database skills (e.g., Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server)
- Strong ETL and data transformation experience
- Understanding of banking data structures and products (CIF, loans, deposits, GL)
- Experience with data reconciliation and financial balancing
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, Shell) is an added advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, especially during cutover
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
- 4–8+ years of experience in data migration within banking or financial services
- Hands-on experience in at least one CBS implementation (T24, Finacle, Flexcube, etc.)
- Proven experience handling large-scale financial data migrations
- Strong understanding of:
- Core banking operations
- Retail and corporate banking products
- Financial accounting and GL structures
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in banking environments
- Experience in African banking environments (e.g., Kenya, East Africa)
- Prior experience in CBS vendors like Temenos, Finacle, or Oracle
- Certification in data management, ETL tools, or banking systems
- Exposure to cloud-based CBS migrations
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Vacancy title:
Data Migration Specialist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Tezza Business Solutions Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 13 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Migration Specialist to support the successful migration of data from legacy banking systems to a modern Core Banking System (CBS) such as Temenos T24, Finacle, or Oracle FLEXCUBE. The role is responsible for end-to-end data migration activities including data extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and migration execution, ensuring full data integrity, regulatory compliance, and minimal business disruption during go-live.
Key Responsibilities
- CBS Data Migration Strategy & Planning
- Define and implement the data migration strategy aligned with CBS implementation timelines
- Identify all banking data domains, including:
- Customer Information (CIF)
- Accounts (CASA, Loans, Fixed Deposits)
- Transactions
- Collateral & Securities
- General Ledger (GL)
- Develop migration plans, cutover strategies, and rollback procedures
- Participate in cutover planning and dress rehearsals
- Data Mapping & Functional Alignment
- Develop detailed source-to-target data mapping documents for CBS
- Translate banking product configurations into migration logic
- Align legacy system structures with CBS data models (e.g., CIF, account hierarchies)
- Work closely with Business Analysts and product teams to validate mapping rules
- Data Extraction, Cleansing & Transformation (ETL)
- Extract data from legacy banking systems and databases
- Perform data cleansing, including:
- Duplicate removal (e.g., duplicate CIFs)
- Data standardization (names, IDs, formats)
- Handling missing or inconsistent records
- Develop ETL processes using tools such as Informatica PowerCenter, Talend, or Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Ensure correct transformation of:
- Interest calculations
- Account balances
- Transaction histories
- Data Validation, Reconciliation & Control
- Perform pre- and post-migration data validation
- Reconcile:
- Customer records (CIF counts and accuracy)
- Account balances (trial balance vs GL)
- Transaction totals and histories
- Ensure financial integrity (no data loss or duplication)
- Produce reconciliation reports for audit and sign-off
- Migration Testing & Mock Runs
- Execute multiple mock migrations / trial runs
- Support:
- System Integration Testing (SIT)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Identify and resolve data defects and inconsistencies
- Optimize migration scripts for performance and accuracy
- Cutover Execution & Go-Live Support
- Execute final production data migration during cutover window
- Monitor migration progress and resolve real-time issues
- Support business teams during go-live and stabilization phase
- Ensure minimal downtime and seamless transition
- Data Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies
- Maintain data audit trails and migration logs
- Support audit and regulatory reporting requirements
- Ensure secure handling of sensitive customer and financial data
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Core Banking Implementation Partners
- Business Users (Operations, Finance, Risk)
- QA and Testing Teams
- Facilitate data validation workshops and sign-offs
- Provide regular updates on migration progress, risks, and issues
Key Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
Experience
- 4–8+ years of experience in data migration within banking or financial services
- Hands-on experience in at least one CBS implementation (T24, Finacle, Flexcube, etc.)
- Proven experience handling large-scale financial data migrations
Technical Skills
- Advanced SQL and database skills (e.g., Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server)
- Strong ETL and data transformation experience
- Understanding of banking data structures and products (CIF, loans, deposits, GL)
- Experience with data reconciliation and financial balancing
- Familiarity with scripting (Python, Shell) is an added advantage
Functional / Domain Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Core banking operations
- Retail and corporate banking products
- Financial accounting and GL structures
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements in banking environments
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, especially during cutover
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in African banking environments (e.g., Kenya, East Africa)
- Prior experience in CBS vendors like Temenos, Finacle, or Oracle
- Certification in data management, ETL tools, or banking systems
- Exposure to cloud-based CBS migrations
Key Deliverables
- CBS Data Migration Strategy & Plan
- Source-to-target data mapping documents
- Cleansed and validated datasets
- ETL scripts and migration workflows
- Reconciliation and audit reports
- Cutover and go-live migration execution report
Success Metrics
- 100% accuracy in migrated financial data
- Successful reconciliation of GL and account balances
- Zero critical data defects at go-live
- On-time migration within cutover window
- Regulatory and audit compliance achieved
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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