Niklas Wronka - Freelancer – Digital Transformation Consulting

Q: Where is Niklas based?

Niklas is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Niklas speak?

Niklas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Niklas have?

Niklas has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Niklas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Niklas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Niklas's latest experience?

Niklas's most recent position is Manager - Digital Business Transformation - Financial Services at Publicis Sapient .

Q: What companies has Niklas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Niklas has worked for Publicis Sapient , Freelance , Valantic/ mm1 , and BearingPoint .

Q: Which industries is Niklas most experienced in?

Niklas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Retail , and Telecommunication . Niklas also has some experience in Insurance and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Niklas most experienced in?

Niklas is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Business Intelligence , and Operations . Niklas also has some experience in Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Niklas worked in recently?

Niklas has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Retail , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Niklas worked in recently?

Niklas has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Strategy and Planning , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Jan 2026

1 year 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Manager - Digital Business Transformation - Financial Services

Publicis Sapient

Advised a leading German Bank to transform its Access Management landscape through an AI-powered Hybrid-RBAC Role Mgmt. Framework and designed key Governance strategy and processes
Conceptualized AI Use Cases for a leading insurance company
Key Account Management for 2 accounts in the Asset Management and Insurance industries

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Freelancer – Digital Transformation Consulting

Freelance

I support clients across Financial Services in achieving strategic and tactical digital transformation goals: process improvements, project management, product development and roll out, governance, new technologies.

I look forward to discussing with you how I can support your team.

Jun 2021 - Oct 2023

2 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Manager – Management Consulting – Financial Services & Telecommunications

Valantic/ mm1

Founded and managed the mm1 Digital Banking Chapter, driving business development and knowledge growth with a 5-member team.
Led a team of 4 in streamlining governance and developing a KPI Dashboard, enhancing manageability of a regional cable operator’s FTTx network expansion; regularly presented progress to the management board.
Led a team of 4 to define market positioning and strategic opportunities in the European Device-as-a-Service market, significantly contributing to the business development division of a top-tier international telecom operator.
Led a 7-member team in developing and launching a wholesale platform for a leading cable operator, providing crucial guidance on project turnaround strategies; delivered insights directly to the COO and CTO.
Conceptualized and initiated a Value Creation Office for an e-commerce company, aligning project and program contributions with growth targets set by a private equity majority investor; consistently reported outcomes to the CFO.

Jun 2016 - Jun 2021

5 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Senior Consultant – Banking & Capital Markets – Digital & Strategy

BearingPoint

Advised a Swiss bank on integrating a target client data model and global KYC process, improving data consistency and reducing data management efforts.
Developed a client risk scoring tool as a third-party software implementation partner for a bulge-bracket investment bank, effectively reducing administrative burden and financial crime risk exposure.
Identified and validated 52 digital optimization opportunities in the asset management unit of a Swiss bank; redesigned lifecycle processes, enhancing the Discretionary Mandate product lifecycle.
Designed and implemented an end-to-end multi-channel onboarding process for a leading German bank’s corporate client division, strengthening customer retention and boosting operational efficiency.
Conducted end-to-end optimization analysis of a regional bank’s capital market processes across six asset types, identifying over 400 improvement opportunities, leading to efficiency gains and reduced risk exposure.

Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

IT Consulting

KPMG

May 2014 - Jul 2014

3 months

Mexico City, Mexico

Management Consulting – Digital Business Transformation

ActivaMente

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (9.5 years), Retail (2.5 years), Telecommunication (2.5 years), Insurance (1 year), and Professional Services (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Retail

Telecommunication

Insurance

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Business Intelligence (8.5 years), Strategy (8.5 years), Operations (7 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Project Management (4.5 years), and Information Technology (3.5 years).

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Operations

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Summary

I have over a decade of experience in digital transformation and consulting, working in banking, asset management, insurance, and telecommunications. I have been instrumental in shaping AI and automation driven processes, governance strategies, and digital solutions that improve efficiency and reduce risks.

I have built and managed cross-functional teams, successfully identifying and implementing key digital and operational improvements. I bring a solid understanding of financial services and technology, backed by certifications in project management, agile methods, and process improvement, all of which help deliver tangible results in dynamic environments.

Skills

Banking: Capital Markets Products & Processes, Plm, Clm, Kyc, Aml
Telco: Wholesale, Fttx, Daas
Project Mgmt.
Process Mgmt.
Agile Tools & Methods
Workshop Facilitation
Requirements Mgmt.
Change Mgmt.
Team Mgmt.
Business Dev.

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

EADA Business School

International Master in Finance · Finance · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

ISM (formerly EBC Hochschule)

B.A. International Business Management · International Business Management · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1997 - Jun 2010

John F. Kennedy School

German Abitur & U.S. Highschool Diploma · German Abitur & U.S. Highschool Diploma · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Bloomberg Market

Prince2 Practitioner

SAFe Agilist

Scrum Master

Scrum Product Owner

SixSigma Greenbelt

T. Reuters Eikon

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Niklas based?

Niklas is based in Berlin, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Niklas speak?

Niklas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Niklas have?

Niklas has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Niklas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Niklas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Niklas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Niklas would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager - Digital Business Transformation - Financial Services, Freelancer – Digital Transformation Consulting, Manager – Management Consulting – Financial Services & Telecommunications.

What is Niklas's latest experience?

Niklas's most recent position is Manager - Digital Business Transformation - Financial Services at Publicis Sapient.

What companies has Niklas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Niklas has worked for Publicis Sapient, Freelance, Valantic/ mm1, and BearingPoint.

Which industries is Niklas most experienced in?

Niklas is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Telecommunication. Niklas also has some experience in Insurance and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Niklas most experienced in?

Niklas is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Operations. Niklas also has some experience in Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Niklas worked in recently?

Niklas has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Retail, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Niklas worked in recently?

Niklas has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.

What is Niklas's education?

Niklas holds a Master in Finance from EADA Business School and a Bachelor in International Business Management from ISM (formerly EBC Hochschule).

Does Niklas have any certificates?

Niklas has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Bloomberg Market, Prince2 Practitioner, and SAFe Agilist.

What is the availability of Niklas?

Niklas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Niklas?

Niklas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.