Matej Para
Young professional open to international opportunities
Project Management
Business Strategy
Corporate Finance
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Investment Banking
34 years old
Driving License
Prague (25228) Czech Republic
Professional Status
Unemployed
Available
About Me
CEMS MIM graduate, exKPMG business analyst & project consultant with a diverse professional experience of working in different industries from management consulting, venture capital, banking, e-commerce and freight forwarding. Curious, persistent and proactive professional with entrepreneurial mindset ready to establish a career within PE/VC, investment banking, strategic consulting or real estate.
Business Analyst/Project Consultant
KPMG Czech Republic
Since September 2017
- project management and coordination of business and IT projects within the constraints of scope, quality, time and costs
- performance in a role of single point of contact for the client representatives and 3rd parties
- communication with all project stakeholders to identify and understand their requirements
- identification of project risks and cooperation on mitigation actions
- regular weekly project status meetings with all stakeholder groups
- regular interaction with client management, alignment & report regularly project status
- member of a small team that proposed new market strategy and customer value proposition for leading international digital bank reflecting CEE market
- management consultancy and business analysis in various areas for both private and public industry clients
Product Manager
Crokidy
September 2016
to November 2016
Temporary Work
Prague
Czech Republic
- responsible for product development in a start-up providing special leisure courses and activities for children
- created structure for various courses and teaching guidelines for more than 50 lecturers
- oversaw transformation and development of old leisure courses based on new market requirements
Associate Analyst
Credo Ventures
April 2016
to July 2016
Internship
Prague
Czech Republic
- managed fund's CRM system
- reviewed business plans, financial reports, and analyzed pipeline companies
- performed market research
- assisted with the review of transaction documentation
- received training on financial modeling, VC environment, and Excel skills
Marketing Intern
Anker Shipping
September 2015
to March 2016
- coordinated creation of a new website and ensured SEO optimization
- ensured market research, competitor analysis and market threats relevant to the firm
- identified and presented a new long-term strategy for the development of freight forwarding business
CEMS Business Project Consultant
A.T.Kearney
March 2015
to May 2015
- co-created in a small team Go-to-market strategy for a new joint venture of CZ Telecom and utility player (e.g. products/services scope, brands, customer segments, pricing policy, sales channels, marketing communication, etc.)
- evaluated direct impact on an operational business model and defined a future value proposition
- specificated business opportunities based on a commercial potential
Founder/Entrepreneur
Paraid Supports
March 2013
to April 2015
- founded, built and managed an online shop with medical & sport bandages and tapes
- developed marketing & sales strategy incl. market research, competitor analysis, Google AdWords + Analytics
- communicated and collaborated with suppliers and customers, ensured invoicing and order processing
Stock Market Journalist/Broker
Fio Banka a.s.
January 2014
to July 2014
- monitored and researched stock markets
- analysed market data and wrote online recommendations
- wrote investment reports, provided customer support for active trading clients
CEMS - International Management
University of Economics, Prague / Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg University
September 2014
to January 2018
Double degree Dipl. Ing. and CEMS MSc. in International Management
Bachelor degree in Business and Law
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Advanced
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Prince2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management
Apr 2018 – Present License GR633102462MPExpert
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Prince2® Practitioner Certificate in Project Management
Apr 2018 – Apr 2023 License GR634050946MPExpert
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Czech
Expert
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English
Expert
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German
Good
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Russian
Intermediate
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Slovak
Good
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Powerpoint
Advanced
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Excel
Advanced
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Word
Expert
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Bloomberg Terminal
Good