
Daria Bystrova
@dariabystrova
I lead digital banking, BNPL, payments, and travel-product delivery from requirements through release.
What I'm looking for
I lead strategic digital initiatives at JSCB Universal Bank Uzbekistan, delivering digital banking, Credit Broker BNPL, and Mysafar travel-platform products.
I coordinate engineering, QA, UX/UI, analytics, marketing, vendors, and payment, airline, and third-party API partners from prioritisation through release. I strengthen delivery through Agile planning, governance, risk management, dependency tracking, and executive reporting.
My background spans fintech, banking, telecommunications, product ownership, and large-scale banking operations, including leading up to 150 employees at MTS Bank.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Project & Delivery Manager
JSCB Universal Bank Uzbekistan
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Lead strategic digital initiatives across banking, fintech and travel technology, coordinating multiple customer-facing products and cross-functional delivery streams.
Product Owner
MTS
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Owned digital product delivery and roadmap execution, translating business and customer needs into prioritised product work.
Business Department Project Manager
MTS Bank
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Managed strategic banking projects across business and technology stakeholders, coordinating delivery, governance and executive communication.
Branch Manager
MTS Bank
Jan 2014 - Dec 2021 (7 years 11 months)
Led multidisciplinary banking operations of up to 150 employees, with responsibility for business performance, customer service, KPIs, employee development and operational processes.
Retail Sales Team Leader
URALSIB Bank
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)
Led and coached a retail banking team, managed sales performance and supported high-quality customer operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Credit
Bachelor's degree in Finance and Credit from Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
Coursera
Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Project Management
Professional certificate in project management from Google, completed via Coursera.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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