Viktoriia Rakova
About Viktoriia Rakova
Viktoriia Rakova is a Senior IT Business Analyst at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Vienna, Austria, where she has worked since 2017. She holds multiple certifications in project management and finance, including a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Viktoriia Rakova has been employed at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as a Senior IT Business Analyst since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to various IT projects and initiatives within the bank, leveraging her extensive background in project management and financial analysis. Her position is based in Vienna, Austria, where she has worked for over seven years.
Education and Expertise
Viktoriia Rakova holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Technische Universität Wien, where she studied Innovation, Digitalization & Entrepreneurship from 2021 to 2023. She also earned a Master of Finance from Kyiv National Economics University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, she has obtained several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2016 and Certified Scrum Product Owner since 2019.
Background in Financial Reporting
Before her current role, Viktoriia Rakova worked at HYPO Alpe-Adria-Leasing LLC as Head of IFRS Reporting and Financial Controlling specialist from 2012 to 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. She also served as an Associate Financial Consultant at EBICON GmbH from 2011 to 2012. Her experience in financial reporting and consulting has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and compliance.
Professional Development and Certifications
Viktoriia Rakova has pursued various professional development opportunities throughout her career. She studied at the SAP Training Center in Belgium, focusing on Financial Accounting in SAP S/4 Hana in 2020. She has also completed multiple courses in Requirements Engineering and Financial Product Subledger for Financial Instruments, achieving certifications such as CPRE Foundation and IFPSLF. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her ongoing studies in Accounting and Finance at ACCA.
Project Management Training
Viktoriia Rakova has a strong background in project management, having studied at the Project Management Institute (PMI) and achieved her PMP certification in 2016. She has also completed additional training in project management through The Knowledge Academy. Her education in project management complements her analytical skills and enhances her effectiveness in her current role.