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Rolf Abel

@rolfabel

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Data and risk consultant blending analytics, stakeholder management, and business continuity expertise.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply data analytics and risk management skills, collaborate cross-functionally, drive operational continuity, and grow in BI and post-merger integration work.

I am aData & Risk Senior Consultant with hands-on experience bridging business and technical teams to deliver data-driven solutions for financial services. I have led demand management for Global Transaction Banking, designed KPI dashboards that improved efficiency by 25%, and supported post-M&A IT transformations and incident response aligned with ISO 22301.

I combine analytical rigor with strong stakeholder communication and cross-cultural teamwork, backed by internships in banking, consulting, and legal environments. I hold dual undergraduate degrees in Economics and Law and am completing advanced masters programs focused on business consulting and business intelligence with PowerBI specialization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Data & Risk Senior Consultant

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Management Solutions

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Monitored data demand management for a Tier 1 bank's Global Transaction Banking division, overseeing 60+ requests per quarter and delivering dashboards that improved efficiency by 25%; led incident management and business continuity updates aligned to ISO 22301.

Data Governance Data Reporting SQL Stakeholder Management Incident Management Business Continuity PMO Support

Summer Intern

J&A Garrigues

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)

Drafted financial agreements and assisted in court pleadings for tax litigation, contributing to successful outcomes in three high-profile cases and supporting finalization of client documentation.

Legal Research Contract Drafting Document Review Client Communication

Research Intern

Bolivian Center of Economics Studies

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

Conducted data analysis and prepared client presentations for financial institution projects, increasing actionable insights by 10% and client engagement by 20% during briefings.

Data Analysis Stata Excel Presentation Design Macroeconomic Analysis Client Engagement

Banking Intern

Banco Fassil S.A.

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 (2 months)

Rotated across Treasury, ComEx, Risk and Legal; produced daily Excel reports that reduced processing time by 10% and documented risk processes to improve onboarding efficiency by 40%.

Excel Reporting Treasury Operations Compliance Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE)

Master's Degree, Business Consulting

Enrolled in a Master's program in Business Consulting with expected completion in May 2025.

Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)

Master's Degree, Business Intelligence

Pursuing a Master's in Business Intelligence with a Power BI specialization, expected completion in February 2026.

Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE)

Master's in Business Consulting, Business Consulting

Enrolled in a Master's in Business Consulting program with expected completion in May 2025.

Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)

Master's in Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence

Pursuing a Master's in Business Intelligence with a PowerBI specialization, expected completion in February 2026.

University of Navarra (Universidad de Navarra)

Double Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Law

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Class Representative (2020-2022); Winner, EY-Parthenon x IESE-UNAV Case Competition

Completed a double Bachelor's degree combining Economics and Law, awarded in June 2023.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

Exchange Program, Business / Exchange Program

Participated in an exchange program in collaboration with the HKUST Business School, completed December 2022.

IESE Business School / University of Navarra Program

Program Certificate, Case Methodology / Business

Completed the IESE x Universidad de Navarra Case Methodology program available to the top 50 students of the Business & Economics Faculty in June 2022.

University of Navarra

Double Bachelor's Degree, Economics and Law

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Class Representative (2020-2022); Winner, EY-Parthenon x IESE-UNAV Case Competition

Completed a double Bachelor's degree in Economics and Law, awarded June 2023.

IESE Business School (program with University of Navarra)

Certificate, Case Methodology / Business

Completed the IESE x Universidad de Navarra Case Methodology Program available to the top 50 students of the Business & Economics Faculty in June 2022.