Irina Baran
About Irina Baran
Irina Baran is a Senior Group Outsourcing Manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in technology management and outsourcing within the financial services sector, having held various roles at Raiffeisen Bank and other institutions over the years.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Irina Baran currently serves as the Senior Group Outsourcing Manager at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked in various capacities within the same organization, including Senior Delivery Manager for Cloud Infrastructure and Senior Group Technology Steering Manager for Cloud Infrastructure. Her tenure at Raiffeisen Bank spans several years, during which she has contributed significantly to technology steering and IT sourcing management.
Education and Expertise
Irina Baran has a robust educational background in finance and management. She studied at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, focusing on IT Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she holds an MBA from Institutul National de Dezvoltare Economica, completed between 2008 and 2010. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's degree from Academia de Studii Economice din București and a B.Sc. from Hochschule Bochum - Bochum University of Applied Sciences. Her education complements her advanced expertise in governance related to outsourcing, cloud, IT, and data.
Background in IT and Banking
Irina Baran has extensive experience in the banking and IT sectors. She began her career at Unicredit Tiriac Bank, where she held various roles, including Team Leader for IT Projects & Portfolio Management and Head of ICT Projects and Portfolio Management. Her experience also includes a position as a Senior Consultant in Banking Technology Transformation at Capgemini. Over the years, she has developed a strong focus on customer centricity, optimization, efficiency, and results-driven approaches.
Professional Achievements
Throughout her career, Irina Baran has demonstrated a strong ability to select and implement technologies and solutions tailored for Financial Services Institutions (FSIs). Her roles have included significant responsibilities in technology steering, IT sourcing, and project management. She has effectively contributed to the governance of outsourcing and cloud initiatives, showcasing her expertise in managing complex IT environments.