Jarno Dirksen

About Me

Jarno Dirksen

Hi, I’m Jarno. I started out in hospitality, where I learned to work hard, stay calm under pressure and put people first. From there I moved into finance as an assistant wealth advisor, and then into IT recruitment, first at ABN AMRO and now as a recruiter at Sogeti (part of Capgemini) in Groningen, where I help young IT professionals find their place.

Right now I’m following the pre-master for the MSc in Management at Nyenrode Business University, where I also tutor fellow students in economics and finance. After graduating, I’m looking for my dream job: a role where people, business and numbers come together.

Outside work and study you’ll often find me on the water: I row a lot and I’m aiming to join the board of rowing association Het Galjoen. I also love reading, psychology and following the stock market.

Languages: Dutch (native), English (advanced), German (intermediate)
Tools: Excel (expert), Power BI and Access (advanced), SQL, DAX and Python (basic)

Interests

Reading

I love diving into books, from psychology to economic analyses.

Technology

Exploring coding, web development, and new tech trends excites me.

Travel

Discovering new cultures and places is a big part of my life.

Financial Markets

I’m dedicated to analyzing stocks and markets, starting each day with TradingView.

Ice Cream

Few things beat a good scoop of ice cream, and I’m always happy to try a new flavour.

Wine

I enjoy discovering different wines and learning a little more about where they come from.

Music

Music is part of my everyday routine, whether I’m working, travelling or just unwinding.

Food

I love good food and trying new dishes, especially when travelling or sharing a meal with others.

Data

I enjoy turning raw numbers into insight, from Excel dashboards to databases that track what matters.

Work Experience

    Education

    Goals

    Career

    • Keep growing at the intersection of business, finance and technology.
    • Gain international experience by working abroad.
    • Grow into a leadership role and, in time, lead an organisation.

    Personal Growth

    • Read at least 12 books in 2026.
    • Keep investing in myself and become the best version of who I want to be.
    • Build healthy financial habits, saving consistently and investing for the long term.

    Life

    • Build a warm family life with a partner to share it with.
    • Work towards financial independence, giving me freedom and peace of mind.
    • Live a fulfilling life, balancing work, travel and happiness.

    Contact

    Feel free to reach out to me at jarnodirksen@gmail.com.

    Connect with me on LinkedIn.