Olga Lewandowska - IT Business Analyst and Test Manager

Q: Where is Olga based?

Olga is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Olga speak?

Olga speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Olga have?

Olga has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Olga has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Olga may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Olga's latest experience?

Olga's most recent position is Business Analyst at Start-up .

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

In recent years, Olga has worked for Start-up , DWS , ERGO Insurance , Nord/LB , and CACEIS Bank .

Q: Which industries is Olga most experienced in?

Olga is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Education , and Information Technology (IT) . Olga also has some experience in Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Olga most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Olga worked in recently?

Olga has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas has Olga worked in recently?

Olga has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Finance , and Business Intelligence .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Jan 2026

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

On-site

Business Analyst

Start-up

Analysis and design of functional requirements for an AI-based forecasting model in (XRP) crypto trading to support trading decisions.
Identification, classification, and validation of relevant input sources.
Design and execution of business tests to verify data and model quality.
Analysis of the regulatory environment for using robo-advisors in the crypto sector.

May 2024 - Dec 2024

8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

IT Business Analyst/Test Manager

DWS

Coordinated the migration of the synthetic fund management business to BlackRock's Aladdin platform.
Created the functional specification and organized UAT tests to validate transaction processing up to the MiFID report.
Designed and implemented tests to validate and verify migration processes.

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Business Analyst/Scrum Product Owner

ERGO Insurance

Increased the saving potential on document printing and postage costs by switching from postal mail to digital channels (email, SMS).
Responsible for creating and continuously maintaining the product backlog.
Coordinated implementation in collaboration with the IT department and managed testing.

Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

10 months

Hanover, Germany

Scrum Product Owner/Credit Risk Management

Nord/LB

Wrote user stories and maintained the product backlog for the 'Credit Risk Management' team.
Decided on the order of future implementation of new features and reviewed completed user stories.
Worked closely with the client and other teams to gather requirements for future credit risk models and develop concepts for software delivery in OneSumX.

Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

11 months

Hanover, Germany

Scrum Master

Nord/LB

Organized and facilitated Scrum meetings.
Supported the team in achieving sprint goals and removing impediments.
Coordinated cross-functional collaboration.
Coached the team on agile software development methods.

Jan 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Business Analyst

CACEIS Bank

Defined functional and technical specifications for the Tesys clearing system and the OTC/SWIFT interface.
Responsible for designing and implementing daily reconciliation reports to ensure accurate matching of client orders and executions.
Collaborated closely with the development team to implement client requirements in an agile manner.

Jun 2019 - May 2020

1 year

Frankfurt, Germany

Data Analyst

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main / Databench

Specified and tested the prototype of a benchmarking tool for comparing the level of Big Data technology usage in companies.
Defined use cases in the clearing area.

Oct 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Business Analyst

Deutsche Bank

Successfully developed concepts for delivering software according to regulatory requirements (MiFID II/MiFIR).
Formulated requirements for order management systems for MiFID II adaptations and tested the implementation.
Worked closely with members of the software development and testing teams to design and develop a reliable reporting system.
Specified a graphical user interface to enhance the functionality and performance of the reporting processes.
Supported user acceptance testing with a focus on independently executing test cases, documenting errors, and identifying bottlenecks.

Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Business Analyst

LBBW Landesbank Baden-Württemberg

Designed user interfaces for monitoring internal client limits in the Calypso clearing process.
Developed concepts and requirements for clearing at the London Clearing House.
Defined functional and technical specifications for Calypso.
Optimized techniques for implementing agile methods.
Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases in Jira and executed them independently.
Trained users on-site in using the new systems to maximize productivity.

Oct 2007 - Oct 2016

9 years 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Eurex Clearing / Scrum Product Owner

Deutsche Börse

Created user stories and maintained and prioritized them according to the Scrum software development method.
Worked with clients from concept through delivery of the finished product.
Determined the sequence of new functionality implementations in Calypso and accepted completed user stories.
Coordinated with software developers to define interfaces for integrating custom applications and client-oriented extensions.
Oversaw product delivery from specification and implementation through to go-live.
Coordinated test automation and developed regression test cases in Gherkin to ensure software quality.

Summary

Results-oriented Business Analyst and AI specialist with over 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Specialized in IT, regulatory, and AI-driven projects for financial institutions, and in designing system specifications for complex environments in trading, clearing, securities processing, and risk management. Experienced in regulatory compliance, AI project implementation, and AI model testing. Skilled in agile methods and delivering strategically aligned solutions.

Skills

Agile Software Development Methods (Scrum, Kanban)
Hp-alm, Jira, Confluence
Workflow Analysis (Bpmn)
Sql, Xml, Json
Big Data, Machine Learning
Testing Ai-based Systems
Settlement Processes Of Eurex Clearing Ag And Lch
Trading And Settlement Systems: Calypso, Murex, Summit, Bloomberg
Mifid Ii, Emir, Csdr, Dodd-frank Act, Dora

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Polish

Advanced

Italian

Intermediate

Education

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

PhD in E-Finance · E-Finance · Frankfurt, Germany

Warsaw School of Economics

Master's in Investment Banking · Investment Banking · Warsaw, Poland

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Socrates Program Scholarship · Business Administration · Mainz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AWS Cloud Training

Design Thinking For Researchers To Unleash Your Creative Power

ISTQB® Certified Tester AI Testing

ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level

Machine Learning in R

Scrum Master

Scrum Product Owner

DFAV License

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Olga based?

Olga is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Olga speak?

Olga speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), Italian (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Olga have?

Olga has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Olga has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Olga may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Olga be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Olga would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Analyst, IT Business Analyst/Test Manager, Business Analyst/Scrum Product Owner.

What is Olga's latest experience?

Olga's most recent position is Business Analyst at Start-up.

What companies has Olga worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olga has worked for Start-up, DWS, ERGO Insurance, Nord/LB, and CACEIS Bank.

Which industries is Olga most experienced in?

Olga is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Education, and Information Technology (IT). Olga also has some experience in Insurance.

Which business areas is Olga most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Olga worked in recently?

Olga has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Insurance.

Which business areas has Olga worked in recently?

Olga has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Finance, and Business Intelligence.

What is Olga's education?

Olga holds a Doctorate in E-Finance from Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and a Master in Investment Banking from Warsaw School of Economics.

Does Olga have any certificates?

Olga has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Cloud Training, Design Thinking For Researchers To Unleash Your Creative Power, and ISTQB® Certified Tester AI Testing.

What is the availability of Olga?

Olga is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Olga?

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