Data Analyst
The objective of this role is to support end-to-end data migration from local China-based platforms (both SaaS and on-premise systems) into Microsoft Dynamics 365. The role will focus on understanding data lineage, designing extraction and transformation strategies, and ensuring high-quality, compliant data migration aligned with enterprise standards.
Job Description:
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and support data migration activities from local China platforms (SaaS and on-prem) into D365
- Analyze legacy systems to understand data structures, dependencies, and lineage
- Design and implement data extraction and transformation approaches for structured migration
- Perform data profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
- Collaborate with functional, data, and integration teams to ensure accurate data mapping aligned with business processes
- Work with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and other enterprise data sources
- Support data migration testing cycles (functional and system testing) prior to UAT
- Document data lineage, transformation logic, and migration rules
- Identify data quality issues and implement mitigation and improvement strategies
- Ensure adherence to data governance, compliance, and security standards
- Provide insights and recommendations on data improvements and optimization
Professional Knowledge/Skills
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis and data migration roles
- Strong experience in migrating data from heterogeneous systems (SaaS and on-prem)
- Solid understanding of data lineage, data flow mapping, and transformation methodologies
- Hands-on experience with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and similar platforms
- Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data extraction frameworks
- Understanding of D365 data structures and migration concepts (preferred)
- Strong SQL and data querying skills
- Knowledge of data quality, validation frameworks, and reconciliation processes
- Experience working in cross-functional and multi-region teams
- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English preferred
Personal attributes
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- High ownership of data accuracy and quality
- Ability to work with complex and fragmented data environments
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
Location:
Shanghai - Haisu PlazaBrand:
Dentsu ApacTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)