Data Strategy Lead

Role: Financial Crime Data Lead Strategy Location:

Spain /Portugal / Poland Languages:

English C1 Skills:

Java, SpringBoot, Microservices, Maven & Testing practices. Working Model:

Remote

We are seeking a

Financial Crime Data Strategy Lead

to define and drive the

end-to-end Financial Crime data strategy for a major banking migration programme . This role is responsible for ensuring that

Financial Crime data supports continuous control coverage, meets regulatory and audit expectations, and aligns with the target Financial Crime architecture

across the migration lifecycle, including

Part VII transition, migration, and Business-as-Usual (BAU) adoption .

The position operates as a

senior individual contributor , providing

strategic direction, governance, and decision-making authority

rather than line management. Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy Ownership Define and own the

Financial Crime data strategy for the migration programme . Ensure alignment with

enterprise data principles, governance frameworks, and target architecture . Cover key Financial Crime domains including: Transaction Screening (TS) Transaction Monitoring (TM) Name Screening (NS) KYC / Periodic KYC (PKYC) / Customer Risk Assessment (CRA) Alerts, investigations, cases, SARs, account blocks, and regulatory reporting data Establish

data principles, guardrails, and decision frameworks

aligned with programme governance.

Migration & Control Continuity Define and govern the

Financial Crime data migration strategy , including: Source-to-target data mapping Data transformation, enrichment, and integration Distribution into Financial Crime data platforms Data validation, reconciliation, and migration certification Ensure

no degradation of Financial Crime controls

during migration, coexistence, or cutover phases. Define the approach for

historical data migration

to support investigations, transaction monitoring model training, and regulatory requirements.

Architecture & Stakeholder Alignment Collaborate closely with

Enterprise and Solution Architecture teams

to ensure alignment with: Target Financial Crime platforms Enterprise integration patterns Data architecture standards Act as the

primary data interface between Financial Crime SMEs, Engineering, Payments, Operations, and Business stakeholders . Translate

regulatory and control requirements into actionable data requirements

for delivery teams.

Governance, Risk & Assurance Own and manage

Financial Crime data risks, issues, and dependencies

within programme governance structures. Ensure

data lineage, traceability, and auditability

across Financial Crime data flows. Support

regulatory engagement, internal audit activities, and control effectiveness testing .

Key Deliverables Financial Crime

Data Strategy & Principles

for the migration programme AS-IS / TO-BE Financial Crime data architecture views Financial Crime data migration and certification framework Data quality, reconciliation, and assurance approach Data decision log

supporting Design Authority and Steering Committee governance

Mandatory Skills & Experience Proven experience as a

Data Strategy Lead, Data Migration Lead, or similar senior data role . Strong

domain expertise in Financial Crime

(AML, transaction monitoring, screening, KYC). Experience delivering

large-scale data migration or transformation programmes

within regulated financial services. Ability to operate credibly with

Architecture, Engineering, and senior business stakeholders . Strong understanding of

regulatory, audit, and control expectations related to Financial Crime data .

Nice to Have Experience with

bank migrations, separations, or Part VII programmes . Familiarity with

Financial Crime platforms

such as SafeWatch, Actimize, NetReveal, Appian, or ThetaRay. Experience in

payments systems or large-scale customer migrations .

Experience Required 5+ years of relevant experience

in Financial Crime data strategy, architecture, or migration programmes within financial services.