Dawid Kuciński
Product Management
Mazovian, Poland
Skills
Data Analysis
About
Dawid Kuciski's skills align with Programmers (Information and Communication Technology). Dawid Kuciski has 6 years of work experience, with 2 years of management experience, including a mid-level position.
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Work Experience
Intern
Copernicus Securities SA
February 2017 - July 2017
- Active help in the field of interim report preparation and corporate bonds issuing; Preparing presentation for foreign investors; Act as a support for corporate law department;
Financial Operations Manager
Straal sp. z o.o
January 2022 - January 2024
- o Consulting on the implementation and supervision of the operation of financial operational processes within Straal group. Cooperating with the Group Company CFO; o Gathering business requirements for the implementation of new IT and financial apps/ tools/ solutions; o Overseeing financial applications and examining payment gateway performance. Tracking processing volumes. Cooperating with Worldline/ PayU/ Axcess/ Solidgate/ Nuvei; o Quarterly planning and performance examination of individual departments. Management of current projects and work planning. Preparing financial reports for the Group Management & Investors; o Conducting comprehensive business analysis and preparing data for presentations to Investors; o Conducting IT CAPEX calculations; o Implementing the Payment Facilitator (PayFac) model in the UK and various accounting processes to manage the company's fixed and variable costs; o Preparation of a forecast models and sales pipeline; o Overseeing product profitability & pricing effectiveness; o Integration of existing applications used by the company as well as implementation of new IT solutions within the group's operations;
Consultant/ Business Analyst
Brickendon Consulting Poland sp. z o.o
January 2021 - December 2023
- (providing business analysis services to customers in the banking sector) / B2B services Highly motivated consultant with expertise in business analysis, fintech, wealth & private banking & procurement services. I have a proven track record of driving business success through data-driven decision-making. With a strong background in data analysis and strategic planning, I am able to help organizations identify key trends and insights that inform business strategy and improve performance. Client: Crown Commercial Services o PROJECT: Public Procurement Gateway (PPG) Entrusted with the detailed elicitation, validation, and final approval of business, user, and system functionalities, along with non-functional requirements, adhering to the guidelines outlined in BABOK v3; Conducted comprehensive front-end and back-end system requirements analysis, ensuring seamless integration and functionality; Created detailed mockups using Figma, effectively translating client requirements into visual prototypes; Collaborated closely with a 20-member development team, coordinating efforts and ensuring project alignment with technical and business objectives; Conducted professional testing of API signals emitted from a website, utilizing Swagger Repository and Postman client tools; Primarily engaged in Agile methodologies for project execution and management; Performed detailed analysis of two-factor authentication (2FA) tokens and actively engaged in the development and implementation of the 2FA user journey; o PROJECT: Contract Award Service (CAS) Providing complex analysis for Back End systems (working on APIs), enhancing interface efficiency and performance. Working in python (Back-End) and Java (Front-End); Ensuring alignment of system functional and non-functional requirements with solution's design; Supervised a team of business analysts, guiding them in complex project analyses and strategy development; Led brainstorming sessions and workshops to discuss and refine upcoming functionalities, fostering collaborative innovation; Designed process flow diagrams and performed in-depth analysis of user customer journeys, identifying key touchpoints for optimization; Developed strategies for effective collaboration within a newly structured team, ensuring optimized workflow and team dynamics. Engaged in close collaboration with Product Owners and Project Leads, focusing on the advancement and refinement of upcoming project artefacts. Client: HSBC Global Digital Transformation Department (WPB Canada) o DEPARTMENT: HSBC Invest Direct (HIDC) Led the introduction of a new bank account category into HSBC's offerings, broadening the spectrum of available banking choices for customers; Conducted comprehensive GAP analysis and stakeholder identification, coupled with the development of customer journey maps, to lay the groundwork for project initiation; Prepared high-level (HL) requirements, leading stakeholder sessions for requirement refinement and alignment with project goals; Collaborated with third-party service providers (AMCA funds, National Bank of Canada) to integrate new account tags into external systems utilized by the HSBC bank; Leading on 2 small enhancements (project with a budget up to CAD 100k): Stop trade by a certain amount and restrict trading on specific symbols (tickers); o DEPARTMENT: HSBC Investment Funds (HIFC) o PROJECT: Centralized HSBC Branch Manager Project (CHBM) o Drove the business project aimed at implementing a new business process, creating a new Centralized Branch Manager role within the team structure (CHBM Project); o Created detailed customer journey maps, analysed the time required for branch managers to perform various tasks, and prepared a comprehensive report on the current 'AS IS' process state, outlining the desired path for the Centralized Branch Manager role implementation; o Facilitated training workshops, developed educational materials and presentations, and moderated Quality Assurance (QA) sessions to ensure effective team training and readiness; o Refined JIRA plans, formulated test cases, and executed testing within JIRA. Developed sophisticated charts for streamlined project reporting to senior management; PROJECT: Portfolio Construction Framework (PCF) o Led the implementation of the Portfolio Construction Framework (PCF), a pioneering mutual fund trading platform in the Canadian market; o Documented process flows and identified key stakeholders, ensuring smooth project progression and stakeholder engagement. Reviewed and analysed the solutions requirements document, presenting a clear implementation strategy for the project; o Developed a comprehensive requirements matrix, mapping various parts of the Solutions Requirements Document (SRD) to the Business Requirements Document (BRD) for submission to third-party service providers; o Managed system issue reporting through ServiceNow, ensuring prompt resolution of any system malfunctions; o Developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and test cases essential for project completion. Incorporated the involvement of third-party service providers into the project plan; o Created training materials outlining the journey for the new system; o Executed the project using the Waterfall methodology; Key achievements/ Projects: Leading a Project that created & consolidated new operating process for 139 HSBC Branches in Canada; Delivering a strategic project that created additional workplaces (+18 FTEs); We pioneered the introduction of a mutual fund trading platform (budget 2 M$) in the Canadian market; Additional info: Member of Brickendon recruitment team; Conducting internal workshops on payment processing/ digital payments; Co-lead of Payments Horizontal engagement; Delivering multiple projects with externa vendors (Broadridge/ RR Donnelley GTS);
Senior Business Analyst
December 2020 - January 2022
- o Collaborated closely with C-Level Managers to drive strategic initiatives, providing critical analytical insights and decision-making support; o Orchestrated multiple projects, focusing on optimization, key process identification, and process automation to increase operational efficiency. Responsible for managing the entire requirements lifecycle, ensuring comprehensive coverage and alignment with project objectives; o Ensured detailed scoping, costing, and documentation of payments business transformation requirements, maintaining a clear roadmap for all project deliverables. Designed flow diagrams and developed innovative solutions for system efficiencies and automation, enhancing workflow and productivity; o Developed dynamic financial models and created interactive financial dashboards for the Board members, enabling informed financial decision-making. o Oversaw the preparation and design of partnership settlements, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of quarterly commission reports in accordance with multiple agreements. o Conducted thorough GAP analysis (AS IS / TO BE definition), providing actionable insights for process improvement and strategic alignment; o Produced comprehensive documentation and project artefacts, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), traceability matrices, Functional Requirements Documents (FRD), and User Storie o Managed the company's budget, including invoice issuance, accountancy inputs, dues collection, tracking overdue invoices, and generating tax files for the Polish Tax Institution.
Project Analyst | Implementations Team/ Change Department
Citi Bank Europe PLC Poland Branch
July 2020 - January 2021
- Project Atlantic Middle Office (MO) Provided direct reporting to the Steering Committee, circulating weekly updates on working group materials, milestone plans, and Action/RAID logs; Managed operational readiness by coordinating and preparing workstream releases for Senior Management presentations, driving competitive differentiation through innovative solution proposals; Collaborated with global development and support partners to analyse, design, and implement new solutions within Citi, enhancing business processes and technological infrastructure; Led and coordinated a range of projects, including business change requests (both external and internal CRs), system development, and new business onboarding within Operations; Played a pivotal role in departmental strategic planning, contributing insights and analysis to guide long-term objectives; Identified and resolved project-related issues across various business areas, ensuring smooth project execution and alignment with business goals; Leading regular Calls with the Client: providing updates, planning strategic and ad hoc actions to meet Client's expectations and achieve goals; Monitored test progress, collaborating with various workstream Business Analysts and IT Testers to ensure quality and efficiency in testing processes; Undertook Project Management responsibilities, including the preparation of project plans, RAID logs, reports, milestones, and the planning of resources and timelines; Key achievements/ Projects: Nominated to participate in Mentoring Program with Senior Management Individuals; Onboarding platinum clients from various markets across the world - alignment and optimalization of Client funds/ administration into the internal systems (complex project up $300m); Change Department JIRA Optimalization Project - Project Initiator;
Business Analyst
January 2019 - December 2020
- o Conducted in-depth market analyses prior to entry into new European markets, evaluating potential sales regions, assessing revenue potentials, and developing detailed customer segmentation strategies o Oversaw the Sales Team's operations, including the preparation of quarterly commission calculations. Pioneered innovative approaches to automate Sales Makers' commission calculation processes, and designed database and report templates to streamline sales management. o Led the evaluation of existing business processes and masterminded the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, utilizing ZOHO CRM. This encompassed sales automation, reporting, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, resulting in an integrated sales management tool. o Maintained and optimized the CRM System through process modelling, data updates, serving as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME). Championed work automation, innovation, and the integration of new features to enhance system functionality. o Created complex, multi-departmental reports for KPI tracking, encompassing Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance Departments, thus providing critical insights for strategic decision-making. Key achievements/ Projects: Implementation of new financial processes that structured the circulation of cost & revenue invoices in the Straal group; Implementing Payment Facilitator license in Straal LTD (UK market); Design & implementation of settlement process, which reduced time of settlement process by 70%; Creation of dynamic financial & performance dashboards to track company's performance on a daily/ weekly and monthly basis;
Technical Officer
Dom Maklerski PKO Banku Polskiego
October 2018 - January 2019
- Testing new mobile App iteration; Identifying and solving customer problems - technical help with customer's brokerage account; Providing solutions and answers regarding stocks listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW); Providing official Brokerage House website content update with analysis provided by Analytical Department; Cooperation across company departments - checking Client's requirements, proposing new products and additional features to the brokerage account; adding new financial instruments listed on foreign markets; Sales campaign reports and analysis - analysis of mailing campaign in the Polish market, checking response ratios, benchmarking target groups; Update of market news, maintenance of the website of PKO BP Brokerage House;
Project Assistant
BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland sp. z o.o
August 2018 - October 2018
- Short-time assignment Project involving development of rural areas for commercial usage - research and data collection; Organizing the process (technical support); Working in an international team;
Intern
Santander Bank Polska SA
May 2018 - August 2018
- Generating cyclical reports, checking the effectiveness of sales campaigns and sales teams; Providing presentations for the board's needs; Working on databases, data manipulation; Analysis of counterpart banks. Research of sales relationships
Education
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Master
October 2021 - July 2023
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
MSc.
October 2020 - March 2022
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Bachelor
October 2015 - May 2020
