Maria Paula Rojas
Product Operations
Cali
Summary
Highly skilled product operations with experience delivering value in a fast-paced environment. Strong background in strategy development and project management. Proven execution of successful projects that enhanced business growth for several clients. Expertise in conducting comprehensive research, analyzing data, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making. Passionate for technology, fintechs and working with talented teams to execute challenging projects. Naturally curious, proactive, creative and resilient.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Product Operations
Nubank
05.2024 - Current
- Lead the conceptualization and management of projects within the logistics squad
- Manage delivery OKRs to ensure an efficient logistics operations throughout all the delivery cycle
- Lead the relationship with external vendors, ensuring they are aligned with our goals and performing as expected
- Responsible for leading product initiatives and requirements within the squad, performing supporting analyses and constructing relevant documentation for the engineering team
Associate Consultant
Mastercard
08.2022 - Current
- Managed client relationships while working in projects for banks and payment processors in Colombia, Central America and the Caribbean
- Assembled the strategy for the country's first digital-first debit card for one of Colombia's largest banks
- Mapped the opportunity for a bank to implement cross-border payments, generating a new USD $20B revenue stream for the client
- Prepared presentations, reports, financial projections and other business documents to effectively present results and recommendations to clients
- Analyzed large data sets to provide insights and identify opportunities for clients with precision
- Consulted clients in projects on various payments´ sector topics, such as digital-first cards, authorizations & fraud, credit risk, cross-border payments and card marketing campaigns
- As a contributor to the Fintech practice, investigated on the sector latest trends and key players to search for opportunities for the company to expand its core business
Private Label Project Manager
Superfüds
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Project manager role for Superfüds' private label, accounting for 8% of the company's total sales distributed in only 8 SKUs
- While leading a team of 3 people, achieved a 10% increase in the label's sales within a year
- Aligned and lead the label's simultaneous projects under 3 factors: results delivery, budget accomplishment and time attainment
- Generated collaborations with ally brands in order to increase brand awareness
- Executed online and offline marketing strategies to contribute to the e-commerce Daily Active Users growth rate
- Owner of the label's KPIs, with the core duty of permanently executing innovative & strategic ideas to achieve higher product sales and sustainable growth month-on-month
CEO Trainee
Superfüds
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Key contributor to the planning of Superfüds' series A raising process
- Supporting the company's CEO and CFO in fundraising
- Supporting due-diligence processes with potential investors
- Owner of the fundraising materials, investor funnel and data-room
- Key communicator with potential investors and the company's shareholders
- Supporting role in diverse projects in areas of the company such as Private Brand, Finance and Growth
Consulting Analyst
Consultandes
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Consultandes at Universidad de los Andes
- Assisting role in the implementation of improvements to Zuluaga & Soto's operations strategy
- Consultandes at Universidad de los Andes
Financial Planning Summer Internship
Banco de Occidente
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: One of Colombia's biggest banking groups
- Assistant to key finance managers in one of Colombia's biggest banking groups
- One of Colombia's biggest banking groups
Marketing Summer Internship
Banco de Occidente
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: One of Colombia's biggest banking groups
- Learned the basics of executing a marketing communications campaign in one of Colombia's biggest banking groups
- One of Colombia's biggest banking groups
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
University of Los Andes
01.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
University of Los Andes
08.2016 - 04.2022
IB Diploma - Economics
Colegio Colombo Británico
08.2002 - 05.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Quantitative Analysis
- Communication Skills
- Analytics and Insights
- Problem-solving skills
- Excel
- Programming (RStudio)
- Business Strategy
- Market Research
Cultural Experiences
Barcelona, Spain, Entrepreneurship Summer Exchange Program in Toulouse Business School.
Social Impact
Cali, Colombia, Volunteer at Soñar Despierto kids Foundation.
Timeline
Product Operations
Nubank
05.2024 - Current
Associate Consultant
Mastercard
08.2022 - Current
Private Label Project Manager
Superfüds
07.2021 - 06.2022
CEO Trainee
Superfüds
01.2021 - 07.2021
Consulting Analyst
Consultandes
08.2019 - 12.2020
Financial Planning Summer Internship
Banco de Occidente
07.2018 - 08.2018
Marketing Summer Internship
Banco de Occidente
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Economics -
University of Los Andes
01.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
University of Los Andes
08.2016 - 04.2022
IB Diploma - Economics
Colegio Colombo Británico
08.2002 - 05.2016
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