KDKinga Dienes
@kingadienes
Project and Product Manager with 7+ years of experience for banks and insurance companies.
SwitzerlandWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Product Manager with over 7 years of experience in the Financial Services sector, including more than 5 years at BlackRock. My expertise lies in leading technical projects across Switzerland, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East, focusing on product development and Software as a Service (SaaS) implementation for banks and regulators.
At BlackRock, I applied Agile principles to enhance risk infrastructure and coordinated sprints for the launch of cloud-based software solutions. My role involved collaborating with C-level executives to deliver strategic and risk advisory software solutions, leveraging advanced analytics to advise top-tier investment banks on infrastructural preparedness and risk aggregation.
In addition to my technical skills in Python, R, SQL, and various project management tools (JIRA, Asana, MS Project), I am fluent in English and German. I am passionate about driving innovation in the FinTech space and am eager to contribute my skills to impactful projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager
BlackRock
Jul 2019 - Jul 2023 (4 years)
Led technical projects in the Financial Markets Advisory team, focusing on product development and SaaS implementation for banks and regulators. Applied Agile principles and managed client relationships with C-level executives to deliver strategic software solutions.
Business Development Associate
Raisin
Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 (4 months)
Proactively sourced and qualified leads to drive business growth in the EU market for a FinTech unicorn. Collaborated with teams to onboard clients and enhance operational efficiency.
Business Development Analyst
Post Insurance
Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months)
Led the launch of a new travel insurance product, collaborating with external developers to integrate emerging technologies like chatbots.
Consultant (External)
Nokia Technologies
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 (5 months)
Worked on a joint project assessing blockchain and business models, creating criteria for evaluating potential DLT and blockchain-based solutions.
Credit Risk Analyst
Morgan Stanley
Jul 2015 - Dec 2015 (5 months)
Analyzed credit risk within the hedge fund team, contributing to risk assessment and management strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUCorvinus University
Master's (MSc), Finance
2019 -
Grade: 4.27
Completed a Master's (MSc) in Finance with a focus on Quantitative Finance, achieving a GPA of 4.27, which is equivalent to a 2:1 classification.
CUCorvinus University
CEMS Master, International Management
2019 -
Pursued a CEMS Master in International Management in collaboration with Aalto University, focusing on global business practices.
CUCorvinus University
Bachelor's (BA), International Business
2015 -
Grade: 4.52
Earned a Bachelor's (BA) in International Business with a GPA of 4.52, equivalent to a 1st classification.
UMUniversity of Mannheim
Bachelor's (BA), International Business
2014 - 2014
Participated in an Erasmus+ Exchange Semester, enhancing international exposure and academic experience.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SwitzerlandAuthorized to work in
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