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As a seasoned Business Analyst with over two years of dedicated experience, Daniella Karungi excels in driving transformation projects within the financial services sector, with a specialized focus on intricate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) divestitures. Her expertise lies in translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements, optimizing operational workflows, and skillfully managing relationships with diverse stakeholders. She has a proven track record of contributing to large-scale initiatives in dynamic, hybrid work environments for leading global institutions like RBC and Fidelity International.

Daniella’s career is marked by a consistent ability to contribute significantly to strategic projects. At RBC, she is currently working on a critical M&A divestiture within the Investor and Treasury Services division. Her responsibilities include the meticulous planning and negotiation of technical system and infrastructure separation, defining precise requirements for change, enhancement, and information requests, and expertly managing the provisioning of complex Transition and Reverse Transition Service Agreements. A key aspect of her role involves mapping intricate business and technology dependencies to ensure seamless transitions and mitigate risks during the divestiture process.

Prior to her current role, as an Analyst at Fidelity International, Daniella was an integral part of the Investment Solutions and Services Change Team, focusing on Public-Private and Private Assets programs. Here, she was responsible for eliciting detailed requirements for new GP/LP and Investment Trust products, from initial origination through to execution. She also played a crucial role in aggregating and analyzing large datasets for client reporting, leveraging Microsoft Excel for comprehensive insights, and developing target operating models to enhance operational efficiency.

Her foundational experience also includes a year as a Clinic Coordinator at NHS, where she honed her organizational and interpersonal skills by managing clinics and employee training, reviewing data, and compiling essential monthly reports. Earlier, as a Junior Consultant intern at Pinpoint Partners, she successfully managed relationships within finance and legal teams, provided strategic HR and management solutions, conducted thorough market research to advise on trends, and developed presentations that directly contributed to an increase in successful contracts.

Daniella holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business with a Year in Industry from the University of Kent, providing her with a solid academic foundation in global business principles. She is adept at leveraging analytical rigor and effective communication to drive project success and support strategic organizational goals.