Niklas Kratz

I am a results-oriented, committed, and experienced leader in banking and finance, with a solid experience as project manager, program office manager, Scrum Master, and Team Manager. My expertise spans over processes, regulations, and compliance within banking and finance, but also have extensive experience in how IT interact with Business. I have successfully coached and developed cross-functional teams, streamlined financial operational reporting teams, and driven efficiency through the introduction of new working methods and change management. I have implemented modern reporting and visualization tools and coordinated IT initiatives with strategic business goals. My strengths lie in technical expertise, strategic leadership, project and program management, and agile methodologies. I can identify how new technology can be used operationally to drive success. With a long experience within strategic and operational project, I bring a solid skill set and a proven track record of driving success in dynamic and complex environments. I thrive in an environment where teamwork, knowledge sharing and development come together toward a common goal. Roles * Project Manager * Requirement analyst * Team manager ex Technical Competencies * SQL * Jira, DevOps * ex Bransch * Bank * Finance ex Product knowledge * Finance * Bank * Outdoor

Om Niklas

coordinated, committed, leadership, results-oriented, teamwork

Niklas CV

Marginalen AB

Function lead

2024 - 2025

I have served as a resolute and goal-driven Function Lead, overseeing two data warehouse teams-one specializing in SQL Server and the other developing an Azure platform. I consistently exhibit strong leadership and accountability, ensuring the teams meet rigorous quality standards in their deliverables. Deposit systems, integration, automation, analysis, Azure, DevOps, Operations Organisation: Marginalen AB
Swedbank AB

Team Manager

2021 - 2024

I led and developed cross-functional teams of IT professionals and financial experts to streamline financial operations, resulting in increased efficiency. I supported the introduction of reporting and visualization software, improving data accuracy and reducing processing time. I collaborated with senior management to define strategic goals, ensuring IT initiatives aligned with financial objectives to drive company growth. Project management, automation, standardization, Microsoft Project, HCM, POL, SABA, Teamtailor, MicroStrategy, Qlik Organisation: Swedbank AB
Swedbank AB

Scrum Master

2018 - 2021

I coached and led the daily work of agile teams. I carried out three implementations of SAFe agile methodology and actively participated in the LACE (Lean Agile Centre of Excellence) forum to contribute suggestions for strategic improvements and working methods. I conducted upgrades of MicroStrategy where I acted as test lead and requirements specialist. Project management, test lead, requirements specialist, automation, standardization, Microsoft Project, HCM, POL, SABA, Teamtailor, Confluence, JIRA Organisation: Swedbank AB
Swedbank AB

Program Office Manager

2012 - 2018

I was involved in initiating a major program at Swedbank comprising approximately 10 projects focused on transforming, standardizing, and optimizing the financial sector. My responsibilities included managing and improving the entire program life cycle-from conceptualization and development to aligning with business needs and ongoing optimization. My activities encompassed requirements gathering, testing, implementation, executive presentations, and strategic transformation of the financial platform. I led testing and requirements efforts for one segment of GDPR compliance. My program management duties covered oversight of multiple areas, such as project coordination, process management, reporting, cost control, program reporting, and project support. Project management, test leadership, requirements analysis, automation, standardization, Microsoft Project usage, strategy, and architectural planning Organisation: Swedbank AB
Swedbank AB

Project Manager

2010 - 2012

I managed financial projects from pre-study to delivery, collaborating with system specialists on executive financial reporting. I led data collection, analysis, and creation of management reports. I oversaw testing and requirements for three MicroStrategy upgrades (~7,000 users). I assisted in closing processes, including group consolidation and preparing financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. Project management, test lead, requirements specialist, automation, standardization, Microsoft Project, strategy, architecture Organisation: Swedbank AB
Accountor Group AB

System Owner

2007 - 2010

As the system owner for Microsoft Dynamics AX, I managed the system budget, coordinated with external consultants, oversaw customer implementations as project manager, led system upgrades, and directed internal projects aimed at enhancing efficiency. This included implementing a new solution for customer profitability, which ensured a steady inflow of profitable customers and provided robust support for the sales organization. Project management, automation, standardization, Microsoft Project Organisation: Accountor Group AB
Fenix Outdoor AB

Category Manager

2005 - 2007

As category manager for tents, backpacks, and sleeping bags, I managed budgets, led product development, coordinated with external consultants, monitored production, handled purchasing, and maintained retailer relations. I oversaw all stages from concept to market launch, including consultant procurement and international partnerships. Organisation: Fenix Outdoor AB

Niklas kompetensområden

Kompetenser

Scrum Master, agile methodologies, Agile, Confluence, visualization tools, data warehouse, DevOps, Computer Science, Informatics, SABA, MicroStrategy, Azure, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Axapta, Microsoft Project, SQL Server, Qlik, SQL, Jira
Personligt

coordinated, committed, teamwork, results-oriented, leadership
Språk

English, Swedish
Övrigt

requirements analysis, visualization software, User Requirements, testing, streamline, strategic leadership, standardizing, standardization, internal and external stakeholders, sales, Security, requirements gathering, project support, presentations, data accuracy, data collection, customer profitability, conceptualization, change management, strategic business, business needs, Business Analysis, budgets, banking, automation, architecture, architectural planning, financial statements, GDPR, quality standards, HCM, ISTQB, project coordination, Project management, financial projects, program management, product development, procurement, process management, operational reporting, cost control, Lean, Statistic, purchasing, financial operations, financial, finance, Innovation, financial reporting

Niklas anställningar

Function lead, Marginalen AB

2024 - 2025
Team Manager, Swedbank AB

2010 - 2024
System Owner, Accountor Group AB

2007 - 2010
Category Manager, Fenix Outdoor AB

2005 - 2007

Niklas utbildningar

Developing User Requirements: The Key to Project Success,

2018 - 2023
ISTQB Foundation - Certification Course in Testing,

2015 - 2015
Finance 1 in MS Axapta Dynamics, Qurius

2008 - 2008
Reporting & Business Analysis in MS Axapta Dynamics, Qurius

2008 - 2008
Development 1 & 2 in MS Axapta Dynamics, Qurius

2008 - 2008
Security Informatics and System Protection, Stockholm University

2004 - 2004
Computer Science and Innovation Technology Program, Mälardalens University

2001 - 2003
Statistic course, Stockholm University

2000 - 2000

Om Niklas

Niklas CV

Marginalen AB

Swedbank AB

Swedbank AB

Swedbank AB

Swedbank AB

Accountor Group AB

Fenix Outdoor AB

Niklas kompetensområden

Niklas anställningar

Niklas utbildningar