Senior Business Analyst / Senior Project Manager

3/2020 – 3/2022

• Spearheaded the impact analysis and gap analysis of CSDR (Central Securities Depositories Regulation) requirements on bank’s securities settlement platform, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Pioneered the development of a new collateral management application on a green field as the subproject lead, by defining the scope, managing and prioritizing backlogs, and overseeing the front to back implementation process to enhance functionality and meet evolving business needs.
• Exercised adept project management skills by planning and controlling the budget and resources, while fostering centralized coordination with business units, IT, infrastructure, and operations teams, ensuring a harmonized and efficient integration of the collateral management application within dwpbank's operational landscape.
• Conducted technical evaluations with IT Service provider to compare container orchestration tools (Docker vs Kubernetes) and played an active role in designing the microservices architecture specifically for the collateral module.
• Acquired substantial exposure and Know-how in Java backend framework Spring Boot and UI frontend framework Angular, broadening proficiency across full-stack development.

Agile Methodologie, Requirements Management, Business Analysis, DevOps (allg.), Jira, Requirement Analyse, Scrum, Stakeholder-Analyse

7/2018 – 12/2019

• As the "Lead Business Analyst/Product Owner," pioneered an MVP project focused on blockchain and digital assets, driving innovation in the areas of custody, trading, and settlement for diverse cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, and XRP.
• Directed the entire product development lifecycle with a comprehensive approach, overseeing customer consultation, requirements gathering, specification, testing, and thorough product documentation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in navigating the complexities of blockchain technology and digital assets, providing strategic leadership to ensure the successful implementation of the project and the delivery of a robust product in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Agile Methodologie, Confluence, Hyperledger, Jira, Apache Kafka, Produktdesign, Requirement Analyse, SWIFT

7/2017 – 6/2018

• Played a key role in presales activities, actively engaging with technical teams and adeptly responding to Requests for Proposals (RfPs), showcasing a strong ability to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions.
• Served as a Senior Business Analyst and Project Manager at a big bank, contributing significantly to a strategic initiative tied to the Target 2 Securities implementation.

• Orchestrated client migration process by creating a comprehensive migration and go-live master plan and showcasing effective communication and project management skills. This involved extensive consultations with stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Projektleitung / Teamleitung (IT), Projektmanagement, Projektmanagement (IT), Requirement Analyse, SWIFT

4/2014 – 6/2017

• Led a team of business analysts at Eurex Clearing, spearheading the analysis of both "run and change initiatives." Specifically focused on requirements in critical areas such as corporate actions, clearing and settlement, and cash processing/payments, showcasing a deep understanding of the intricacies of financial operations.
• Played a pivotal role in analyzing and implementing diverse regulatory requirements, including but not limited to MIFID, MIFIR, ESMA, EMIR, etc. Demonstrated a keen awareness of evolving regulatory landscapes, ensuring compliance and strategic adaptation within the dynamic financial industry.
• Contributed significantly to the Target 2 Securities (T2S) implementation, reflecting a key leadership role in a high-impact initiative.

Business Analysis, Lieferantenmanagement (allg.), Personalführung, Release-Management, Stakeholder-Analyse

2/2012 – 6/2017

• Excelled as a BAU Release Manager with a specialized focus on data and customer migration and integration at Eurex Clearing, demonstrating expertise in the critical domains of incident management and business continuity.
• Successfully orchestrated release cycles, meticulously planning and executing releases in diverse test environments and the production environment. Defined and aligned release scope with stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and migration processes.
• Took a proactive approach in identifying, managing, and resolving project risks, contributing to the overall success of initiatives. Played a key role in reporting to Steering Committees and Product Committees of Eurex Clearing, providing transparent and comprehensive insights into the status and progress of projects under management.

Projektmanagement (IT), Release-Management, Stakeholder-Analyse

2/2009 – 1/2012

• Led a dynamic team of test analysts, overseeing and actively participating in release and regression testing operations, thriving in a high-pressure environment that demanded efficiency and precision.
• Took charge of BAT (Business Acceptance Testing) planning and execution, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accuracy in testing processes. Managed the entire defect lifecycle, from identification to resolution, and prepared detailed test completion reports for management, offering clear insights into testing outcomes.
• Engaged in multiple end-to-end tests, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders of Eurex Clearing, including affiliated banks and Central Securities Depositories (CSDs).

Projektmanagement (IT), Test Management

10/2005 – 1/2009

• Served as an External Consultant at Deutsche Börse AG, contributing expertise in both backend and frontend programming. Proficient in C, C++, and Java/J2EE, demonstrated versatility by working across diverse programming languages.
• Actively participated in the end-to-end software development lifecycle, engaging in the development, system testing, and integration testing phases.
• Played a key role in leveraging programming proficiency to enhance both backend and frontend components, showcasing a commitment to delivering robust and well-integrated solutions in a dynamic financial environment at Deutsche Börse AG.

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Testdesign (IT), Testen