Karl Schleps - @IAM #IT-Security #Risk Management #Data Privacy #ISO27001 #GDPR

Q: Where is Karl based?

Karl is based in Fuldatal, Germany .

Q: What languages does Karl speak?

Karl speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Karl have?

Karl has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Karl has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Karl may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Karl's latest experience?

Karl's most recent position is Data Protection Officer at Stonebranch .

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

In recent years, Karl has worked for Stonebranch , ING , enfina - security , and Enfina - Consult s.r.o .

Q: Which industries is Karl most experienced in?

Karl is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Information Technology . Karl also has some experience in Insurance and Arts and Crafts .

Q: Which business areas is Karl most experienced in?

Karl is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Project Management . Karl also has some experience in Sales , Human Resources , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Karl worked in recently?

Karl has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Karl worked in recently?

Karl has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Strategy , and Project Management .

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Fuldatal, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Data Protection Officer

Stonebranch

Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 9 months

Business Analyst

ING

Interim management and control of the working group for non-personal & technical users & authorizations
Analysis, planning and implementation of existing and new controls and control requirements for IAM processes
Technical analysis and implementation planning of audit measures in the IAM environment

Mar 2018 - Jun 2019

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Business Analyst IAM

Helaba

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 5 months

Úvaly, Czech Republic

Partner & Managing Director

enfina - security

Mar 2014 - Feb 2018

4 years

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Business Process Analyst - External Consultant

Deutsche Bank

May 2010 - Feb 2015

4 years 10 months

Prague, Czech Republic

Project Manager & Business Consultant

Volksbank Löbau-Zittau eG

In 2010 Volksbank Löbau Zittau eg started to enlarge the network of branches and to setup an additional branch in Prague. As Project Manager and Business Consultant I was in charge of formation of the branch, implementing the reporting system, staffing and coaching of the employees.
I am still in charge of developing the business, doing and coordinating sales and marketing activities and ensuring compliance with internal and legal requirements. The development of the branch is visible at [link]
Cooperative Banking belongs to one of the most successful business models. VR-BANK belongs to the most stable banking group in Germany.

Jan 2010 - May 2010

5 months

Project Manager & Business Consultant

AXA Germany

Project: Feasibility study - Role Based Access Control
Function: Project Manager & Business Consultant (freelance position)

Aug 2007 - Dec 2009

2 years 5 months

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager & Business Consultant

AXA Germany

Project: Merging project AXA and DBV-Winterthur - Substream Security
Function: Project Manager & Business Consultant (freelance position)

Apr 2006 - Jul 2007

1 year 4 months

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager & Business Consultant

AXA Germany

Project: SOX Compliancy and Access Management
Function: Project Manager & Business Consultant (freelance position)

May 2005 - Mar 2006

11 months

Cologne, Germany

Business Consultant

AXA Germany

Project: Implementation of the Business Continuity Management Process
Function: Business Consultant, (freelance position)

Sep 2002 - Present

23 years 9 months

Project Manager & Business Consultant

Enfina - Consult s.r.o

Business Consultancy (Process Management, Business Development, Business Security)
Project Management

Jul 1998 - Aug 2002

4 years 2 months

Head of International and Corporate Clients, Regional Manager

Volksbank CZ, a.s.; Czech Republic

Responsible for the structured and financial development of the Prague branch
Responsible for setting up the internal training department
Led the International and Corporate Clients department

Jan 1992 - Jun 1998

6 years 6 months

Owner & Consultant/Trainer

Schleps & Partner KEG

Personal development (sales training, client acquisition training, workshops, and coaching)
Organizational development

Jan 1986 - Dec 1991

6 years

Business Consultant

Niederösterreichische Landesbank - Hypothekenbank AG

Implementation of an online front-office system
Implementation of office automation and office communication systems

Oct 1985 - Dec 1985

3 months

PR Assistant

Multi Art

Oct 1981 - Sep 1985

4 years

Customer Service Representative

Erste Bank

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Insurance.

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Sales, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Operations

Strategy

Project Management

Sales

Information Technology

Human Resources

Summary

I am an experienced practitioner with 35+ years in banking, consulting, and training.

My main projects:

Segregation of Duties and Identity and Access Rights (Global commercial bank, Germany)
Setup and expansion of a German bank incl. reporting and AML/KYC guidelines (Cooperative bank, Germany/Czech Republic)
IAM & security during the fusion of two insurance companies (International French insurance company, Germany)
Conversion of SOX relevant and information security requirements into IAM (International French insurance company, Germany)
Implementation of Business Continuity Management (International French insurance company, Germany)
Business development and line manager (Austrian cooperative bank, Czech Republic)
Complex sales and high-level personnel & management trainings (among others: Siemens, ERSTE Bank, Austrian Military Academy)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Czech

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2023 - Jun 2025

University of Applied Sciences Burgenland

Master of Science - IT Security and Risk Management

Oct 1976 - Jun 1981

Federal Commercial Academy Korneuburg

Certifications & licenses

Certified CMMC Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Professional Services 30 y

Avg length 4 y 9 m

Longest experience 23 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Czech Republic)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Data Protection Officer, Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst IAM

Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology

Main business areas Operations, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Karl based?

Karl is based in Fuldatal, Germany.

What languages does Karl speak?

Karl speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Czech (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Karl have?

Karl has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Karl has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Karl may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Karl be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karl would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Protection Officer, Business Analyst, Senior Business Analyst IAM.

What is Karl's latest experience?

Karl's most recent position is Data Protection Officer at Stonebranch.

What companies has Karl worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karl has worked for Stonebranch, ING, enfina - security, and Enfina - Consult s.r.o.

Which industries is Karl most experienced in?

Karl is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology. Karl also has some experience in Insurance and Arts and Crafts.

Which business areas is Karl most experienced in?

Karl is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Project Management. Karl also has some experience in Sales, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Karl worked in recently?

Karl has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Karl worked in recently?

Karl has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Strategy, and Project Management.

What is Karl's education?

Karl holds a Master from University of Applied Sciences Burgenland.

Does Karl have any certificates?

Karl has 1 certificate: Certified CMMC Foundation.

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