Dariusz H. Januszek
Warsaw
Summary
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
INITIATIVE DIRECTOR/RISK AND FINANCE REPORTING MANAGER
UBS Group
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible for Integration Initiative for Network Monitoring System Zabbix
- Running two parallel strategic initiatives at UBS and Credit Suisse
- Led global delivery of Service and Capability Onboarding Programme, took over ScrumMaster role
- Supported global streams and four remote PODs to meet Credit Suisse group standards and commitments to stakeholders
- Supervised end user tests execution to meet deadlines
- Proposing and implementing processes improvements
- Assisted complex IT infrastructure projects
- Ongoing responsibility for Risk and Issues management
- Cooperated with HR and Vendors due to resourcing
- Coordinated collection of quality data of risk and finance portfolio status (RFDAR)
- Executed budgets reviews and risks escalations
- Prepared global resource allocation report
REGULATORY CHANGE MANAGER / PMO
Prudential Assurance Polska
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed anti money laundering (AML), prevention and fraud detection project, acquired and implemented a new system, controlled and managed project budget, resources, deadlines and risks
- Accomplished Brexit related initiatives
- Ensured compliance with GDPR/RODO
- Finished of the takeover transaction of Transfer of Undertakings (Tupe) project which resulted in processes migration and FTE optimisation
- Reported directly to the Board and ran 3 Steering Committees
BUSINESS STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Freelance
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported companies during the change and transformation process and trained leaders
- Acquired large contract for international technological company which designs, implements, maintains and runs leading-edge digital solutions, Bull
- Resulting implementation of centralised servers for electronic banking system in the biggest cooperative bank in Poland
VP SENIOR MANAGER (Temp.)/ GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE LEAD
EMEA Citi Service Centre / Citibank Plc
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Identified and narrowed programs and projects gaps, which led to achieving over 98% compliance with project guidelines
- Performed PMO actions for the global portfolio
- Proactively cooperated with and ensured the flow of information across global, regional and executive committees
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGER / CLUSTER LEAD
HSBC Global Service Centre / HSBC International
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Launched FATCA in dedicated country streams
- Deployed the global Negative News Screening (NNS) system in the Know Your Customer (KYC) process in global customer due diligence (CDD) program
- Managed PMO for the KYC Back Book Data Remediation program, which enabled the implementation of the Group's Fraud Prevention Policy across 15 EMEA countries
- Successfully implemented over 90 regulatory recommendations and completed the Risk Control Self-Assessment , which allowed the bank's recovery plan to be lifted
- Modernised global liquidity and cash management, which led to a 30% cost reduction for the Turkish branch
- Managed budget and the programme schedule, coordinated project teams and monitored outcomes (deadline, quality, scope), prepared user acceptance tests (UAT) for new platforms and applications, mitigated risk and issues (RAID) during program deployment
GENERAL MANAGER
myECOwash Ltd
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Launched an innovative steam car wash service and proactively acquired investors and business development funds
- Completed feasibility study and financing model, real estate rental negotiations, direct import of waterless products from USA, new hires, trainings which result setting up first station and start operations
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. / Santander Group
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Implemented a complex digital transformation project in an Agile environment
- Created an electronic banking platform from scratch (payments, credit cards, FX transactions) and successfully managed customer migration, which resulted in profits of over € 5 million/year
- Migrated over 9k commercial banking clients to thin client technology within 18 months
- Created business process maps, simplified and unified systems, regulations, tariffs, processes and documentation and held full responsibility for P&L
DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL CASH MANAGEMENT
Kredyt Bank S.A. / KBC Group
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed International Group Wide Product Factory – Shared Service Centre
- Actively influenced the cost allocation for Eastern European branches, which resulted in a 40% cost reduction
- Implemented KBC Worldwide Internet System for Enterprises following local regulations (KNF)
- Created a cross-border product portfolio: payments, cash pooling, SWIFT
- Led international teams (80 FTE), recruited and developed employees, conducted product portfolio analysis, defined SLA and KPI, and held full responsibility for P&L
OPERATION AND SALES DIRECTOR CASH MANAGEMENT
Bank BPH S.A. / UniCredit Group
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Increased revenue by over € 2 million/year and grew interest profit up to € 1.5 million/year
- Managed Implementation, Transactional Banking and Trade Finance Teams, developed sales plans and drove their implementation, and optimized processes and systems
EXPERT TREASURY AND TRADE SOLUTIONS / RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Citihandlowy / Citicorp Plc
05.1997 - 04.2002
- Implemented a mass payment reconciliation system currently used by over 80% of Polish insurers and created the first online authorization form for direct debit in Poland
Education
EXECUTIVE MBA -
Warsaw University of Technology Business School
01.2006
Master’s Degree - Bankinga and Insurace Economics
Finance Academy
01.2001
CITY UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL OF LONDON
01.2000
Skills
- Organizational Change Implementation
- Program Development
- Risk Mitigation Strategies
- Multinational Team Oversight
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Strategic Prioritization
- Results-Oriented Mindset
- Collaborative Negotiation Experience
- Experience in Agile Workplaces
- Reliable Follow-Through
- Knowledge of Banking and SSC Regulations
- Long-Term Planning
- Networking and Relationship Cultivation
Consent
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my offer to be processed for the purposes of the present and future recruitment processes in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act dated 10.08.2018 (Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland 2018, item 1000) and with the Regulation of European Parliament and Council (EU) 2016/679 of 27th April 2016 on natural persons data protection and free flow of such data and the repeal of 95/46/WE directive (General Data Protection Regulation).
Programs
- MS Office
- MS Visio
- MS Project
- Lotus Notes
- SharePoint
- Jira
- Clarity
- Open Workbench
- LPMT
- Confluence
- GitLab
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Ukrainian
Limited Working
Timeline
INITIATIVE DIRECTOR/RISK AND FINANCE REPORTING MANAGER
UBS Group
12.2019 - Current
REGULATORY CHANGE MANAGER / PMO
Prudential Assurance Polska
07.2018 - 07.2019
BUSINESS STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Freelance
09.2017 - 06.2018
VP SENIOR MANAGER (Temp.)/ GLOBAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE LEAD
EMEA Citi Service Centre / Citibank Plc
04.2017 - 08.2017
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGER / CLUSTER LEAD
HSBC Global Service Centre / HSBC International
07.2014 - 03.2017
GENERAL MANAGER
myECOwash Ltd
05.2013 - 06.2014
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. / Santander Group
06.2010 - 04.2013
DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL CASH MANAGEMENT
Kredyt Bank S.A. / KBC Group
09.2007 - 05.2010
OPERATION AND SALES DIRECTOR CASH MANAGEMENT
Bank BPH S.A. / UniCredit Group
05.2002 - 08.2007
EXPERT TREASURY AND TRADE SOLUTIONS / RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Citihandlowy / Citicorp Plc
05.1997 - 04.2002
CITY UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL OF LONDON
EXECUTIVE MBA -
Warsaw University of Technology Business School
Master’s Degree - Bankinga and Insurace Economics
Finance Academy
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