Maria Blum

About Maria Blum

Seasoned Business Analyst/Project Manager/Scrum Master in financial institutions (focused on Market Risk Control and Regulation), with strong analytical and communication skills, fast learner, detail-oriented, organized and efficient. Highly motivated professional with extensive business analysis and project management expertise in the financial sector. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive successful project outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in Agile methodologies, adeptly serving as Scrum Master and overseeing interdependent tasks. Catalyst for resilience and stability improvements, successfully managing projects within tight timelines. Expertise in addressing complex financial regulatory mandates, including Volcker, Basel FRTB, and P&L attribution. End-to-end SDLC management, from requirement elicitation to precise project delivery. Accomplished in risk analysis across diverse asset classes, contributing to informed decision-making. Strong record of client relationship management, driving long-term partnerships through trust and professionalism. Business requirements, Epics and User Stories.Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Graduated Magna Cum Laude the Master\'s degree from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.Extensive knowledge of FX and IR derivatives, hedge accounting, OTC trading and reconciliation, pricing and valuation of various financial instruments, financial accounting, corporate finance.My hobbies: painting with watercolors and acrylic (the background of this profile is one of my works), travel, hiking, skiing, reading in Russian and English.

Experience

1. VP, Business Analyst, Information Services Group

   Citi

   Sep 2025 — Present · Jersey City, NJ, US

Education

• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  MBA, Finance and Accounting

  2000 — 2002

• Ariel University Center of Samaria

  Financial Risk Management

  2011 — 2012

• 31 School, Chelyabinsk

  Mathematics and Physics

  1990 — 1993

• Global Association of Risk Professionals

  FRM, Financial Risk Manager

  2012 — 2013

• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  BA, Economics and Business Administration

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Risk Management
• Portfolio Management
• Bloomberg
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Business Valuation
• Hedge Accounting
• Financial Risk
• Fas 133
• Sdlc
• Corporate Finance
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Investments
• Market Risk
• Finance
• Uat Coordination
• Hedging
• Credit Risk
• Fx Options
• Leadership
• Valuation
• Financial Reporting
• Interest Rate Risk Management
• Release Management
• Foreign Exchange
• Fixed Income
• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Quantitative Analytics
• Options
• Economics
• Capital Markets
• Management
• Written Communication
• Financial Risk Management
• Basel Ii
• Investment Management
• Fx Derivatives
• Currency
• Financial Markets