Richter Beate
Frankfurt Am Main,HE
Summary
Results-driven project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful outcomes. Adept at coordinating complex projects, ensuring timely completion, and adapting to changing requirements. Proven skills in leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Lead
KfW Bankengruppe
08.2024 - Current
- lead organizational change project to optimize and digitize existing processes as well as design and implementation of a new unit for continuous process optimization
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- ensuring timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
Business Office Director
KfW Bankengruppe
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed a team of 12 administrative professionals and technical experts
- Oversaw project portfolio (mainly energy and water related) of about 1.3 billion euros incl. trouble shooting in contract negotiations or during implementation, monitoring compliance risks.
- Support in acquisition of new projects such as the undersea cable between Tunisia and Italy; rehabilitation of wind farm
- Conducted market research to inform strategic planning efforts within the company.
- Set and administered office budget with detailed tracking.
Country Manager, Sovereign Rating Analyst
KfW Bankengruppe
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
- Managed budgets, financial planning, and forecasting to optimize profitability for the country operations.
- Developed strategic partnerships to expand product offerings and enter new markets.
- Responsible for country risk analysis of Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Mauretania
Country Manager, Sovereign Rating Analyst
KfW Bankengruppe
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Key account for KfW management and German ministries for banking portfolio in Southern Caucasus and Russia as well as analyst for banking risks in the region
- Supporting project managers in trouble shooting for projects like credit lines for small hydropower plants, combined cycle gas turbine, national gas storage, energy based policy loan
Project Manager MENA Region
KfW Bankengruppe
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Business Office Director
KfW Bankengruppe
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Oversaw all aspects of human resources, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication and timely follow-up on requests or concerns.
- Acquired financing for new projects in the context of Syrian refugee crises, e.g. solar power plant for refugee camp
- BCM
Project Manager Water and Energy Subsaharan Africa
KfW Bankengruppe
03.2008 - 05.2012
- Monitored several projects performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed water supply and rural electrification projects in Western Africa from procurement to commission.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Trainee
KfW Bankengruppe
12.2006 - 02.2008
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business
FernUniversität Hagen
Hagen08-2008
Master of Arts - Political Science, Islamic Studies
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany07-2006
Skills
- Languages:
- German - native speaker
- English, French - excellent
- Russian, Arabic - very good
- Spanish, Turkish - good
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Experience in VBA and R programming
Certification
- Macroeconomic Diagnostics, IMF, 2020
- Debt Sustainability, IMF, 2017
Timeline
Project Lead
KfW Bankengruppe
08.2024 - Current
Business Office Director
KfW Bankengruppe
06.2021 - 07.2024
Country Manager, Sovereign Rating Analyst
KfW Bankengruppe
12.2020 - 07.2021
Country Manager, Sovereign Rating Analyst
KfW Bankengruppe
02.2016 - 11.2020
Project Manager MENA Region
KfW Bankengruppe
10.2015 - 01.2016
Business Office Director
KfW Bankengruppe
06.2012 - 07.2015
Project Manager Water and Energy Subsaharan Africa
KfW Bankengruppe
03.2008 - 05.2012
Trainee
KfW Bankengruppe
12.2006 - 02.2008
Post-Graduate Certificate - Business
FernUniversität Hagen
Master of Arts - Political Science, Islamic Studies
Freie Universität Berlin
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