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
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
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
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
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
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