Aleksandra Philipp
Berlin
Summary
Product manager with 5 years of experience in high-growth fintech startups and banking. Known for a hands-on, analytical approach that drives alignment and delivers measurable business outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner
DKB
Berlin, Germany
08.2023 - Current
- Led the rollout of multiple tech partnerships during the migration from legacy infrastructure to AWS, including SEPA verification of payee, card processing enhancements, and PSD2-compliant integrations with finAPI — to enhance banking capabilities and deliver a seamless customer experience.
- Managed the product backlog and team resources, balancing feature development with service maintenance — ensuring resilient payment flows and minimizing customer-facing disruptions.
- Designed scalable, cost-efficient APIs with a focus on minimizing reliance on Finanz Informatik — reducing integration bottlenecks and supporting faster time-to-market for new banking features.
Associate Product Manager and later Product Owner
Vivid Money
Berlin, Germany
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Achieved 2.5x revenue growth since early 2022 by transforming cashback into a self-sustaining product — shifting from internal funding to a model powered by strategic brand partnerships.
- Executed acquisition and retention strategies by launching referral campaigns and cashback incentives — driving user growth and retention.
- Identified and evaluated potential cashback partners through market research — expanding partner coverage to attract new audiences and better serve existing customers. Launched and promoted strategic partnerships with brands like Miles Mobility and Booking.com
Back Office Specialist
N26
Berlin, Germany
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Handling escalated support cases: Took ownership of complex or sensitive customer issues escalated from first-line support, coordinating with internal departments and ensuring satisfactory resolution.
- Feedback and issue reporting: Monitored recurring customer pain points and support trends, translating them into actionable insights.
Partnership Coordinator
Booking.com HQ
Berlin, Germany
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Introduced partnership programs to new clients and guided them through the onboarding process — ensuring a smooth transition and strong initial engagement.
- Supported clients in effectively using the platform, including managing room, rate, and availability configurations — optimizing operational efficiency.
- Advised clients on strategies to increase sales and visibility — driving measurable improvements in performance.
Education
Outcome-Driven Product Workshop -
Vasco Duarte
01.2024
Data-Driven Product Management Simulator -
Go Practice
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Pharmacy
Tallinn Healthcare University
Tallinn, Estonia01.2014
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- End-to-End API Product Ownership
- Data Analysis & Interpretation (SQL)
- User Journey & Funnel Analysis (Amplitude, Mixpanel)
- Proficient in Agile frameworks
- Presentation and pitching
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Estonian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Product Owner
DKB
08.2023 - Current
Associate Product Manager and later Product Owner
Vivid Money
01.2021 - 03.2023
Back Office Specialist
N26
01.2019 - 01.2021
Partnership Coordinator
Booking.com HQ
12.2016 - 12.2018
Outcome-Driven Product Workshop -
Vasco Duarte
Data-Driven Product Management Simulator -
Go Practice
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Pharmacy
Tallinn Healthcare University