Zheni (Jeni) Nikolova
About Zheni (Jeni) Nikolova
Zheni (Jeni) Nikolova is a Project Manager and Vice President at Two Sigma, with over 13 years of experience in managing high-value projects for major financial institutions. She holds an M.B.A. and various certifications, including Agile Project Management and Product Management, and has previously worked at BearingPoint and BlackRock.
Work at Two Sigma
Zheni Nikolova currently holds the position of Project Manager and Vice President at Two Sigma, a role she has occupied since 2019. Based in New York, New York, she is responsible for managing projects that align with the company's strategic goals. Her experience in project management is complemented by her background in finance and technology, enabling her to effectively lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at BearingPoint
Before joining Two Sigma, Zheni Nikolova worked at BearingPoint, Inc. as a Senior Management Analyst in Global Risk Management from 2005 to 2007. During her two years in New York, she contributed to risk management strategies for clients, leveraging her analytical skills to support decision-making processes in financial services.
Experience at BlackRock
Zheni Nikolova spent 12 years at BlackRock, where she served as a Smart Beta iShares Product Management and Strategy Business Manager from 2007 to 2019 in San Francisco. In this role, she was involved in managing product strategies and enhancing the performance of investment products, contributing to the firm's reputation in the asset management industry.
Education and Expertise
Zheni Nikolova has a strong educational background in finance and project management. She earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from PennWest Clarion and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law from the University of National and World Economy. Additionally, she achieved an Agile Project Management Certificate from New York University in 2020 and a Product Management Certificate from Cornell University in 2022.
Professional Focus and Passion
Zheni Nikolova is passionate about leveraging the intersection of capital markets, technology, and strategy. She focuses on enhancing scale and efficiency within financial institutions, drawing on her extensive experience leading high-dollar projects and change initiatives for major firms such as Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, Fannie Mae, and GMAC.