Bjoern Thomas Torvund
Lincoln Park,NJ
Summary
Product Owner with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing product development from inception to market launch. Proficient in Agile methodologies, strategic planning, backlog grooming, and stakeholder management. Proven track record of driving product vision and aligning it with business objectives, resulting in successful product launches and significant market growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst
Handelsbanken
Oslo, Norway
09.2023 - Current
- Developed requirement specifications for IT projects to ensure compliance with business objectives and regulations.
- Served as subject matter expert for financial products, enhancing digital banking services.
- Coordinated comprehensive testing processes to guarantee seamless integration of new solutions.
- Identified user requirements and processes to formulate effective optimization strategies.
- Analyzed emerging trends to inform bank's long-term digital and financial technology strategy.
Product Manager - Deposits & Loans
Handelsbanken
Oslo, Norway
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Led development and optimization of deposit and loan products for regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline offerings and improve customer experience.
- Executed product strategies with IT and business stakeholders, boosting revenue growth.
- Conducted market analysis to identify opportunities, introducing innovative banking solutions.
Senior Consultant
Itera
Oslo, Norway
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Led Agile teams as consultant for international bank, ensuring smooth delivery of digital banking solutions.
- Implemented Agile methodologies to enhance collaboration and improve development cycles.
- Coached teams on best practices, promoting continuous improvement and innovation culture.
- Drove adoption of Agile frameworks organization-wide, increasing adaptability to market changes.
Business Analyst
TietoEVRY
Oslo Area
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Analyzed and designed IT solutions for Norwegian banks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Collaborated with developers, testers, and business stakeholders to optimize loan processing workflows.
- Conducted comprehensive business requirement analysis to enhance system functionality.
- Modernized loan management systems, increasing operational efficiency and mitigating risk exposure.
- 3 år 7 måneder
Credit Process Analyst
Nordea
Oslo, Norway
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Analyzed and optimized credit processes, enhancing risk assessment and decision-making frameworks.
- Developed innovative credit risk models to improve efficiency in personal banking evaluations.
- Collaborated with compliance and risk management teams to uphold regulatory standards.
- Provided strategic recommendations that facilitated process automation and reduced costs.
Reporting Specialist
Nordea
Oslo, Norway
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed financial reporting on loan losses, credit ratings, and policy breaches, providing key insights to senior management.
- Ensured data integrity and accuracy in credit risk reporting, improving decision-making processes.
- Developed automated reporting solutions that enhanced efficiency and reduced manual effort.
Personal Banking Advisor
Nordea Bank
Oslo, Norway
06.2007 - 04.2013
- Provided tailored financial advice to individual clients, improving customer satisfaction and financial literacy.
- Managed credit applications and approvals, ensuring compliance with risk policies and procedures.
- Actively promoted and sold banking products, contributing to increased revenue and market share.
Customer Support Agent
Nordea Bank
Oslo, Norway
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Delivered professional financial advisory services to corporate clients for banking transactions and investment inquiries.
- Managed diverse corporate customer portfolio to improve service quality and retention.
- Facilitated sales of banking products, strengthening client relationships and increasing engagement.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
BI Norwegian Business School
Oslo06-2016
Skills
- Digital banking solutions
- Team collaboration
- Business requirements
- Agile methodologies
- Strategic thinking
- Workflow optimization
- Product management
- KPI tracking
- Release planning
- HTML and CSS
- Stakeholder engagement
- User acceptance testing
- SQL proficiency
- Product development
- KPI reporting
- Requirement analysis
- Financial modeling
- Testing coordination
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Team Facilitation
- Certified Scrum Master (Renewal in progress)
Timeline
Business Analyst
Handelsbanken
09.2023 - Current
Product Manager - Deposits & Loans
Handelsbanken
01.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Consultant
Itera
08.2021 - 01.2022
Business Analyst
TietoEVRY
01.2018 - 07.2021
Credit Process Analyst
Nordea
03.2014 - 12.2017
Reporting Specialist
Nordea
04.2013 - 03.2014
Personal Banking Advisor
Nordea Bank
06.2007 - 04.2013
Customer Support Agent
Nordea Bank
06.2006 - 06.2007
MBA - Business Administration And Management
BI Norwegian Business School
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