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 , Project Management , and Product Development . Nirajh also has some experience in Quality Assurance , 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 , 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 “New UBS Custodian” project in agile mode
Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the project
Created project and milestone plans, including goal definitions, detailed schedules and resource allocation
Conducted as-is and to-be process analyses with operational departments
Prepared detailed requirements analyses and specifications for development teams and IT providers
Supported the technical implementation of the developed business concepts
Ensured requirements and specifications were met during the implementation phase
Managed process activities for KeyLink asset onboarding
Acted as interface between internal stakeholders, the provider FIS and UBS
Planned and led the 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 in an agile setup
Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the project
Defined schedules, coordinated the project team, delegated tasks and communicated effectively with stakeholders
Identified, monitored and managed risks
Developed a test concept in coordination with the departments
Reviewed the documentation of test results
Presented results to stakeholders during sprint reviews
Attended weekly meetings with the 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 integrated them into the existing architecture model
Created new converters, including parameterization, rule engine and parameter packages
Conducted error analysis for regulatory reporting, e.g. MiFIR transaction reporting and EMIR reporting
Coordinated and delivered outputs to the departments, including testing, coordination and communication
Provided functional (partial) leadership of IT projects in an agile setup
Took on Product Owner tasks during high workload and/or in the absence of the Product Owner
Set a clear product vision and communicated it effectively to stakeholders and the IT development team
Created the roadmap using epics and reviewed it with stakeholders
Acted as liaison between IT and the securities division
Managed stakeholders in securities operations, securities execution and the front office for securities and derivatives
Participated in or 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 adapted the automation process in UC4 for the migration team
Responsible for conducting and evaluating regression tests and supporting users during user acceptance tests (UAT)
Supported the project team in implementing regulatory requirements (MiFID II, PRIIPs)
Collaborated with the 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 (term sheet developer)
Advanced the automation of the issuance process
Communicated with internal and external stakeholders and closely collaborated with IT service providers
Contributed to IT change and release management
Worked 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 Tests (UAT)
First point of contact for tax issues in project management
Design and approval of software changes
Participation in tax committees
Collaboration with product management, tax support, and securities settlement department
Support in incident, problem, and release management
Ensuring proper documentation
Knowledge transfer regarding securities taxes

Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

7 months

Meerbusch, Germany

Service & Customer Advisor

Sparkasse Neuss

Advising and assisting customers with purchases and sales across the full product range
Concluding custody agreements for safety deposit boxes and precious metal accounts
Maintaining targeted contact with customers and trading partners
Independent handling of customer orders and inquiries
Working in all daily operations (e.g., handling the cash desk)
Assisting with occasional new customer acquisition
Supporting customer events and campaigns

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance.

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Finance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Operations

Finance

Skills

Ms Office
Jira
Confluence
Sql
Unix
Sharepoint
Independent And Responsible Work
Empathy
Performance Orientation
Leadership Skills
Teamwork Skills
Goal-oriented Communication
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

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Banking and Finance 11 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 3 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Business Analyst/Project Manager, Project Manager - WM Eddy_neu, Senior IT Business Analyst & Deputy Product Owner

Main industries Banking and Finance

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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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, Project Management, and Product Development. Nirajh also has some experience in Quality Assurance, 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, 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?

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