Azra Begulić
Zürich
Summary
Over the last nine years, I've been shaping my career in strategy and management consulting. It's been a journey where I've mixed my outgoing personality with a strong drive to grow. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments and being part of a team. Loyalty is a big part of who I am, and I believe in finding balance and positivity in every situation.
Professional Experience & Key Strengths:
- 9 years in strategy and management consulting, specializing in strategy design and execution, operational excellence, and digital transformation
- Skilled in managing politically and culturally sensitive environments, engaging senior stakeholders, and leading diverse teams
- Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and fostering internal team capabilities
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Business Transformation, Financial Services
Ernst & Young
Zürich
09.2022 - Current
- Managed CtB portfolio and annual budget planning for global wealth management bank, aligning strategic initiatives with organizational priorities
- Supported strategic topics and enabled informed decision making for the ExB Committee
- Managed development, prioritization, and budget planning for global wealth management bank
- Led business simplification program, achieving 100k hours of front time savings and streamlining task management complexity at a global bank
- Oversaw critical workstreams for a complex global transformation initiative, including risk and regulatory compliance, finance, independence, resource management, and integration strategy and communication
- Assisted in the development of strategic initiatives through cross-functional collaboratio
Manager, Strategy & Operations Consulting
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Zagreb
01.2015 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with financial institutions to enhance operational excellence through strategic consulting
- Enhanced risk assessment framework and implemented end-to-end loan process workflow for cutting-edge credit product at leading bank
- Developed comprehensive market entry strategies and targeted go-to-market approach to drive successful expansion
- Created customized reporting tools for clients to track and assess performance
- Implemented initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable practices (green and impact financing) within financial institutions in Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia
- Created program governance setup for multi-country and multi-team projects
- Led cross-functional teams, managing budgets and ensuring timely delivery of complex projects
Education
Master's Degree - Analysis and Business Planning
Faculty of Business And Economics
Zagreb, Croatia01.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Faculty of Business And Economics
Zagreb, Croatia01.2014
Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strategy and operations management
- Business process optimization and design
- Interpersonal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management and organization
- Entrepreneurial spirit and initiative
- Integrity and professionalism
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master - certification as a PSM I
- CAE Cambridge certificate in advanced English
Professional Interests
- Project and product management with focus on client experience
- Digital transformation and innovation
- Behavioural economics
Languages
- Croatian, Native
- English, Fluent
- German, Limited working proficiency
- Spanish, Basic
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports enthusiast: enjoy high-intensity interval training
- Cultural experiences: passionate about exploring new opportunities, places and cultures
- Gourmand: Known as a true gourmand and experimental chef, with a commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and fitness
- Event organization: truly happy when making people happy and enjoying their time, so I love creating events for my friends and colleagues
Languages
Croatian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
- Sports enthusiast: enjoy high-intensity interval training
- Cultural experiences: passionate about exploring new opportunities, places and cultures
- Gourmand: Known as a true gourmand and experimental chef, with a commitment to living a healthy lifestyle and fitness
- Event organization: truly happy when making people happy and enjoying their time, so I love creating events for my friends and colleagues
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager, Business Transformation, Financial Services
Ernst & Young
09.2022 - Current
Manager, Strategy & Operations Consulting
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
01.2015 - 08.2022
Master's Degree - Analysis and Business Planning
Faculty of Business And Economics
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Faculty of Business And Economics
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