Rudolf Kreis - Financial Markets Business Analyst, 42 Years

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Dreieich, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 10 months

Business Analyst

Kreis Consulting

Revision of the fee model (concept and testing) in the new XTP software
Analysis and quality assurance of existing reports for the business department
Upload, download and analysis of data records for EMIR (ETD, OTC), MiFIR, SFTR and MMSR using deltaconX and Abacus TR
Documentation of daily reports
Configuration of a new software application for daily reporting
Analysis of new instruments on the capital market
Analysis for the implementation of market data for gold and silver for pricing coins in the online shop
Adjustment of the existing pairing and matching conditions for EMIR
Coordination with counterparties regarding pairing and matching differences

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 10 months

Business Analyst

Societe Generale Securities Services

Analysis of requirements in accordance with CSDR (SDR) using SimCorp Dimension
Requirements gathering with the business departments involved
Preparation of business and IT concepts for implementing regulatory and business requirements and new Swift data records
Participation in project management and project planning
Training of SGSS Paris employees
Creation of data records for collateral, transactions, positions and valuations for ETDs and OTCs
Upload and download of data records via the DTCC web portal
Carrying out tasks for NACK processing and maintaining the audit trail using the NACK data records
Analysis of the new requirements of EMIR Refit

Oct 2015 - Feb 2021

5 years 5 months

Business Analyst / Application Tester

Kreis Consulting

Analysis of the business department's requirements regarding master data for setting up investment funds when implementing the Avaloq Banking Suite for custodian functions
Revision of existing test cases and execution of test cases as well as error analysis
Analysis of the different data records (ETD, OTC) for the new EMIR reporting module in SimCorp Dimension
Preparation of business and IT concepts and data record descriptions
Coordination with internal audit and preparation of required documents, including business processes and workplace descriptions
Support for management regarding BaFin requirements
Creation of data records for collateral, transactions, positions and valuations for ETDs and OTCs as well as upload/download via the DTCC web portal
Carrying out completeness checks of traded transactions and determining KPIs for the quality of daily reporting
Analysis of the functionality of new middleware and preparation of test concepts for status workflows as well as creation and execution of test cases
Preparation of functional documentation and process and interface documentation for MiFID II / MiFIR requirements
Requirements gathering and moderation of business workshops for a new Order Execution Management System

Oct 2012 - Sep 2015

3 years

Business Analyst / Business Development Manager

Fimas Consulting

Participation in project planning and organization of the test process for implementing Portware as an Order Execution Management System
Adaptation of business processes from trading through settlement
Preparation and adjustment of test concepts and test cases as well as execution of test cases and error analysis
Revision and creation of test cases as part of release changes in SimCorp Dimension and Xetra
Analysis of business concepts for EMIR client reporting and preparation of test concepts for derivatives with SimCorp Dimension
Analysis of current topics and legal requirements in the securities sector as well as preparation of presentations for business development

May 2001 - Sep 2012

11 years 5 months

Business Analyst / Application Tester

Kreis Consulting

Analysis and presentation of business processes in the securities business for equities, bonds, derivatives, foreign exchange and securities lending
Conducting and moderating business workshops as well as documenting them and coordinating with software providers and business departments
Preparation and execution of test concepts and test cases as well as automation of test cases during the migration of investment funds to SimCorp Dimension
Preparation of test concepts for implementing accounting in accordance with IFRS with SimCorp Dimension and error analysis
Requirements gathering and design of the software application for straight-through processing with Diamos-F as well as test concepts and execution
Planning of regression, module, integration, performance and application tests during system integration and support of SimCorp Dimension

Jul 2000 - Apr 2001

10 months

Board Member

Trading Places

Preparation of the business plan and specialist concepts for founding a securities trading bank
Preparation of the business concept, including balance sheet and profit and loss planning
Establishment of internal structures, including personnel management
Submission of the application for a partial banking license to the Federal Banking Supervisory Office
Presentation of the business model to cooperation partners and customers
Negotiations with cooperation partners, stock exchanges and authorities

Jan 2000 - Jun 2000

6 months

Business Development Manager

HF Bank Consult

Preparation of the business plan for the Internet brokerage solutions sales division
Establishment of the business division, including internal structures
Analysis of day trading software applications and securities trading companies available on the market
Development of marketing strategies for introducing the software application
Sales of the software application, as well as negotiations and presentations with cooperation partners and customers

Apr 1998 - Dec 1999

1 year 9 months

Business Analyst

Kreis Consulting

Analysis of time-critical business processes in investment banking as part of disaster backup
Description of the interfaces and subprocesses of a securities transaction
Presentation of the complete processes involved in obtaining prices, trading and recording transactions
Preparation of the specialist concept for implementing the 6. KWG-Novelle with Samba
Analysis and description of stock exchange and securities transactions for regulatory reporting and support of the subsidiaries in London, Sydney and Paris

Feb 1997 - Mar 1998

1 year 2 months

Australia

Traveler

Australia

Career break for reorientation

Dec 1995 - Jan 1997

1 year 2 months

Department Head

Bankhaus Metzler

Management of the DTB trading department
Market making and proprietary trading in stocks, options and futures
Risk management, including profit and loss calculation

Apr 1995 - Nov 1995

8 months

Securities Trader

Dyna Option

Established the DTB and equity trading department
Managed contacts with stock exchanges, trading software providers, and General Clearing Member
Market making and proprietary trading in equities, options, and futures
Risk management, including profit and loss reporting

Apr 1990 - Mar 1995

5 years

Securities Trader

Credit Suisse First Boston

Market making and proprietary trading in equities, bonds, ETDs, warrants, and OTC options
Coordinated collaboration between trading, risk management, and settlement
Trained new employees and apprentices

Oct 1985 - Mar 1990

4 years 6 months

Securities Trader

Metallbank

Market making and proprietary trading in equities, bonds, and ETDs
Trained new employees and apprentices

Apr 1984 - Sep 1985

1 year 6 months

Securities Advisor

Dresdner Bank

Provided securities advice to private clients on German and international equities and bonds

Industry experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance.

Banking and Finance

Business area experience

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Experienced in Investments and M&A, Quality Assurance, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.

Investments and M&A

Quality Assurance

Finance

Accounting

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Skills

Topics: System Implementation, Regulatory Reporting (Emir, Mifir, Mmsr, Sftr), Csdr, Swift, Mifid / Mifir, Business Development, Release Changes, Business Process Analysis, Migration, 6. Kwg-Novelle, Securities Trading, Investment Advice.
Securities Applications: Xtp, Deltaconx, Murex, Abacus Tr, Scd Simcorp Dimension, Avaloq Banking Suite, Portware, Aladdin Blackrock Solutions, Crims Charles River, Imagine, T7, Xetra, Eurex, Cip Coryx, Diamos-F, Samba.
Areas Of Responsibility: System Implementation, Business, It And Test Concepts, Quality Assurance, Requirements Gathering, Business Process Analysis, Data Record Descriptions, Project Management, Training.
Expertise: Banking, Stock Exchange And Securities Business, Exchange Trading, Settlement, Fulfillment, Risk Management, German And International Markets, Equities, Bonds, Exchange-Traded Derivatives (Etds), Otc Products, Investment Funds, Foreign Exchange And Commodities.
System Knowledge: Front-, Middle- And Back-Office Systems, Asset Management Systems, Risk Management Systems.
It Skills: Ms Office Applications, Hp Quality Center, Silk Test, Jira.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 1981 - Jan 1984

University of Applied Sciences

Diplom Betriebswirt · Business Administration

Aug 1978 - Jun 1979

Technical College

Fachhochschulreife

Aug 1976 - Jul 1978

Braun

Bürokaufmann · Vocational training as an office clerk

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Banking and Finance 41.5 y

Avg length 3 y

Longest experience 11 y 4 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Australia)

Primary country Australia

Expertise

Recent roles Business Analyst, Business Analyst / Application Tester, Business Analyst / Business Development Manager

Main industries Banking and Finance

Main business areas Investments and M&A, Quality Assurance, Finance

Qualifications

Profile

Member since

September 2023

Last update

October 2026

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Rudolf is based in Dreieich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Rudolf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Rudolf has at least 43 years of experience. During this time, Rudolf has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Rudolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Rudolf would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Analyst, Business Analyst / Application Tester, Business Analyst / Business Development Manager.

Rudolf's most recent position is Business Analyst at Kreis Consulting.

In recent years, Rudolf has worked for Kreis Consulting and Societe Generale Securities Services.

Rudolf is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance.

Rudolf is most experienced in business areas like Investments and M&A, Quality Assurance, and Finance. Rudolf also has some experience in Accounting, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence.

Rudolf has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance.

Rudolf has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Information Technology.

Rudolf attended University of Applied Sciences for Business Administration.

Rudolf will be available full-time from February 2027.

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