Kitti Karakas

Product Manager

Budapest, Hungary2 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in translating business needs into digital solutions.
Proven track record in workflow automation and process improvement.
Strong analytical skills driving data-driven decision-making.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional with expertise in product management and data analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementStakeholder ManagementBusiness AnalysisData AnalysisProcess ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentSales StrategyBusiness Planning

Other Skills

Critical ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingWorkflow AnalysisOrganizational DevelopmentStrategy and OperationsScrumProject ManagementUpland PSAServiceNowJiraMarket ResearchMarket AnalysisPerformance AnalysisAnalytical SkillsData Remediation

About

With a diverse academic background across Hungary, Finland, and Türkiye, I’ve developed a strong interest in finance, investment management, and data-driven decision-making. As an Associate Product Owner in Wealth Management and Private Banking, I translate business needs into scalable digital solutions that enhance the client experience. Adaptable and results-driven, I bring cross-industry experience in product/process development, digital workflow optimization, and aligning business goals with technical solutions. I’m passionate about using shared knowledge to drive meaningful innovation.

Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

9 mos

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Morgan stanley

Associate Product Owner

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Budapest, Hungary

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Reducing manual workload through workflow automation initiatives that improved internal service
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Contributing to data-driven insights and impact assessments, supporting improved alignment between
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Using JIRA to prioritize and track project deliverables, reducing completion timelines.
Developing high-impact professional presentations that enhanced leadership visibility into key initiatives,
supported stakeholder engagement and improved internal communication.
Delivering system improvements that streamlined operations and supported business goals.

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Feb 2023 – Sep 2023 · 7 mos · Budapest, Hungary

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Participated in multi-stakeholder conversations across different teams to support timely, high-quality
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Improved financial reporting accuracy through data remediation and lifecycle tracking in JIRA
Worked with global teams to clear project backlogs which resulted in improving up-to-date scrum artifacts.

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Supported the planning of 40+ charter flights and contributed to improving partnerships and operational efficiency.
Delivered tailored insights to support strategic decisions and offer personalized solutions based on client and market needs

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