Nirajh Sivagnanam - Business Analyst/Project Manager

Q: Where is Nirajh based?

Nirajh is based in Krefeld, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Nirajh speak?

Nirajh speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Tamil (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nirajh have?

Nirajh has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Nirajh has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Nirajh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nirajh's latest experience?

Nirajh's most recent position is Business Analyst/Project Manager at ING-DiBa AG. .

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

In recent years, Nirajh has worked for ING-DiBa AG. and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. .

Q: Which industries is Nirajh most experienced in?

Nirajh is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Nirajh most experienced in?

Nirajh is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Product Development . Nirajh also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Finance , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Nirajh worked in recently?

Nirajh has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Nirajh worked in recently?

Nirajh has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

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Krefeld, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - May 2024

11 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Business Analyst/Project Manager

ING-DiBa AG.

Led the project "Neue Verwahrstelle UBS" using agile methodology
Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of the project
Created project and milestone plans, including defining objectives, detailed schedules and resource allocations
Conducted process analyses for current vs. target state with operational business units
Developed detailed requirements analyses and specifications for handoff to development teams and IT providers
Supported the technical implementation of the developed functional designs
Ensured compliance with requirements and specifications during the implementation phase
Carried out process activities as part of KeyLink asset onboarding
Acted as the interface to internal stakeholders, the provider FIS and UBS
Planned and conducted steering committee meetings

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager - WM Eddy_neu

ING-DiBa AG.

Led the WM Eddy_neu project using agile methodology
Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of the project
Defined schedules, coordinated the project team, delegated tasks and communicated effectively with stakeholders
Identified, monitored and addressed risks
Developed a test concept in coordination with the business units
Reviewed the documentation of test results
Presented results to stakeholders during sprint reviews
Attended weekly meetings with WM

Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

3 years 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior IT Business Analyst & Deputy Product Owner

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Internal IT consulting for the core banking system OBS (securities module) and the TBMX trading platform (tick-TS), including analysis, development, optimization and implementation of IT solutions
Acted as interface between the business (DE), IT colleagues in other Scrum teams (DE, NL, IN) and external service providers (Objectway, tick-TS, Deutsche Börse)
Translated business requirements into technical concepts and the existing architecture model
Developed new converters, including parameterization, rule engine and parameter packages
Analyzed errors in regulatory reporting such as MiFIR transaction reporting and EMIR reporting
Coordinated and delivered solutions to business units, including testing, coordination and communication
Led or co-led IT projects using agile methodology
Took on product owner responsibilities during high workloads and/or in the absence of the product owner
Defined a clear product vision and communicated it effectively to stakeholders and the IT development team
Created the roadmap through epics and reviewed it with stakeholders
Acted as a bridge between IT and the securities department
Managed stakeholders in securities operations, securities execution and the front office in securities and derivatives
Participated in, and if needed organized and prepared, agile events (refinement, daily, retrospective)
Presented sprint results to stakeholders during sprint reviews
Prioritized and discussed the backlog with stakeholders

Jul 2016 - Sep 2018

2 years 3 months

Vienna, Austria

Business Analyst

Erste Group IT International GmbH

Analyzed business requirements and developed IT solutions in the derivatives area
Point of contact for production issues (2nd & 3rd level support) in Calypso front-office topics
Worked in incident, problem and change management
Responsible for MarkitWire (coordinating and communicating with stakeholders on incident, problem and release management)
Created and adjusted the automation process in UC4 for the migration team
Responsible for conducting and evaluating regression tests and supporting business users during user acceptance tests (UAT)
Supported the project team in implementing regulatory requirements (MiFID II, PRIIPs)
Collaborated with front office (traders), middle office and product management

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

1 year 10 months

Vienna, Austria

Solution Analyst & Business Analyst

sIT Solutions AT Spardat GmbH

Developed final offer terms for securities issuances
Further developed the automation of the issuance process
Communicated with internal and external stakeholders and worked closely with IT service providers
Contributed to IT change and release management
Collaborated with product management, sales, front office and mid office
Provided knowledge transfer

Mar 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 6 months

Vienna, Austria

Business Analyst

Brokerjet Bank AG

Application Management
Leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
First point of contact for tax issues in project management
Designing and approving software changes
Participation in tax committees
Collaboration with product management, tax support, and securities settlement department
Involvement in incident, problem, and release management
Ensuring proper documentation
Knowledge transfer on securities taxes

Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

7 months

Meerbusch, Germany

Service & Customer Advisor

Sparkasse Neuss

Advising and assisting customers with buying and selling across the full product range
Closing custody agreements for safe deposit boxes and precious metal accounts
Maintaining targeted contact with customers and trading partners
Independently handling customer orders and inquiries
Participating in day-to-day operations (e.g. cashier duties)
Contributing to occasional new customer acquisition
Supporting customer events and campaigns

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 (11 years).

Banking and Finance

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 Information Technology (9.5 years), Project Management (5 years), Product Development (5 years), Quality Assurance (3.5 years), Operations (2 years), and Finance (2 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Operations

Finance

Skills

Ms Office
Jira
Confluence
Sql
Unix
Sharepoint
Independent And Responsible Working
Empathy
Results Orientation
Leadership Skills
Team Player
Goal-oriented Communication Skills
Problem-solving Skills
Analytical Thinking
Willingness To Learn
Intercultural Competence
Time And Workload Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Tamil

Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2013

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

Degree: International Management With Engineering · International Management With Engineering · Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

Sparkasse Neuss

Apprenticeship as a bank clerk · Bank Clerk · Neuss, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2004

Berufskolleg für Wirtschaft und Informatik

University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Cefa – Certified Effas Financial Analyst

Project Manager (IHK)

Cpm–Certified Portfolio Manager

Profile

Created

February 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Nirajh based?

Nirajh is based in Krefeld, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Nirajh speak?

Nirajh speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Tamil (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Nirajh have?

Nirajh has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Nirajh has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Nirajh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nirajh be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nirajh would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Analyst/Project Manager, Project Manager - WM Eddy_neu, Senior IT Business Analyst & Deputy Product Owner.

What is Nirajh's latest experience?

Nirajh's most recent position is Business Analyst/Project Manager at ING-DiBa AG..

What companies has Nirajh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nirajh has worked for ING-DiBa AG. and ABN AMRO Bank N.V..

Which industries is Nirajh most experienced in?

Nirajh is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Nirajh most experienced in?

Nirajh is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Product Development. Nirajh also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Finance, and Operations.

Which industries has Nirajh worked in recently?

Nirajh has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Nirajh worked in recently?

Nirajh has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

What is Nirajh's education?

Nirajh holds a Bachelor in International Management With Engineering from Fachhochschule Südwestfalen.

Does Nirajh have any certificates?

Nirajh has 3 certificates. These include: Cefa – Certified Effas Financial Analyst, Project Manager (IHK), and Cpm–Certified Portfolio Manager.

What is the availability of Nirajh?

Nirajh is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nirajh?

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