Nina guides new product processes as a Product Owner

Nina has already gained lots of experience at Deutsche Bank – since joining the company nine years ago, she has worked in a number of departments in a variety of roles.

Through her career, she has discovered a love for tech and finding fascinating, intricate and elegant technology solutions.

Nina's career began in her home country of Ukraine, where she completed a BA in Economic Cybernetics. Economic cybernetics is the application of cybernetic methods to economic systems to understand and influence their dynamics and behaviour. She moved to Germany after receiving a scholarship to study for an MS in Econometric and Statistics of Financial Markets, where she joined Deutsche Bank as an intern in Operational Risk Management. She was offered a permanent position with us, and nine years and several positions later, she now works as an IT Product Owner in Digital Corporate Banking at our new Berlin Technology Centre.

She has always been fascinated with tech, and through exploring the roles available to her, she was surprised to learn that her passion lay in working with systems. She believes that Deutsche Bank's encouraging and supportive culture allowed her to find her niche as she progressed within the company: “The bank is committed to nurturing and developing talented professionals internally, right from the start.”

Nina has lived in Berlin for almost 11 years. "My affection for this city is unwavering – it's an excellent destination for young, ambitious, and international individuals, and because English is so widely spoken, it's an ideal place to grow in your career."

The multicultural, thriving city aligns perfectly with the culture within the Berlin Technology Centre. She enjoys the challenge of empowering the digitalisation of banking services in an ever-evolving German tech landscape, collaborating with "ambitious, smart and motivated" people who are constantly seeking ways to improve the world of tech. “Here in Berlin, you feel that you’re part of the transformation.”

For Nina, gaining key skills was important, and developing in her profession involves transferring these to a role that matches her passion. The tech sector offers opportunities for people with varying areas of expertise in a variety of tech-related and non-tech roles – her current responsibilities focus on co-ordinating processes for new IT products rather than dealing with technological processes like writing code. She asserts that anyone can make a positive impact here: “It's essential to understand where your transferable skills can best thrive and identify the role that suits you best.” For her, working in tech involves “analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, coordination skills, attention to detail, and being a quick learner, which I apply daily and continuously strive to enhance.”

As she grew at Deutsche Bank and accumulated knowledge about the company, she became familiar with the different systems, potential risks and compliance matters within the banking industry. Coupled with a knowledge of the industry as a whole, she believes that there is considerable encouragement to explore different departments. If you're interested in a career that involves technology directly, or a non-technical role that supports it, Nina has words of encouragement. "Transitioning into a tech career doesn't mean starting from scratch – its dynamic nature and rapid growth continue to create plenty of opportunities as the field continues to evolve, and it's never too late to get involved".