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Gergely Szarka

Head of Product- & International Business Development
Gyongyos

Summary

More than 20 years of experience in banking and finance. Within this, the main focus is the development of investment products and related services. During my previous work as a private banker, I was involved in the sale of investment products, and during my professional development I moved from sales to the area of product development. In the last couple of years, I gained new experiences as a leader.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head of Product & International Business Dev.

OTP Alapkezelő Zrt.
Budapest
11.2022 - Current
  • Developing and implementing a product development strategy related to the Company's business policy;
  • Preparation and coordination of proposals related to the introduction of funds to domestic and subsidiary banks in cooperation with the relevant areas of OTP Bank;
  • Preparation, authorization and continuous maintenance of the complete documentation of investment funds;
  • Asessing the possibilities and risks of expanding the Company's activities in Central and Eastern Europe, and possibly in Western Europe, making proposals regarding the priorities/strategy of international business development;
  • Coordination of work related to the foreign introduction of the Company's products;
  • Maintaining contact with the Company's subsidiaries and the areas responsible for distribution of OTP Bank's foreign subsidiary banks

Head of Investment Service Development

MBH Bank Nyrt. (former MKB Bank Nyrt.)
Budapest
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Bringing together the entire process of product development involving investment services;
  • Participation in the development of the bank's investment services strategy;
  • Creation of annual plans for the bank's investment activities, continuous monitoring of the development of the plans;
  • Continuous contact with partners involved in the bank's investment activities

Senior Product Manager

Keler Zrt.
Budapest
02.2011 - 01.2018
  • Development of new products and services;
  • Continuous monitoring of the profitability and further development of the products and services under my responsibility;
  • Professional project management

Product Manager

FHB Kereskedelmi Bank Zrt.
Budapest
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance and analysed gaps to update promotional strategies and maximise sales.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Increased revenue by launching new product lines.

Senior Private Banker

Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
Eger
08.2006 - 01.2010
  • Assessed clients' financial requirements to devise bespoke investment plans.
  • Secured favourable terms and agreements for clients through effective negotiation.
  • Provided expert guidance on financial products and services, enhancing client understanding.

Citigold Private Banker

Citibank Zrt.
Budapest
10.2004 - 08.2006
  • Updated clients on new financial products for improved investment possibilities.
  • Provided expert guidance on financial products and services, enhancing client understanding.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Economics

University Of Miskolc
Miskolc, Hungary
09.1998 - 05.2004

Skills

Financial planning

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Certification

Investment manager (VAP I.)

Timeline

Head of Product & International Business Dev.

OTP Alapkezelő Zrt.
11.2022 - Current

Head of Investment Service Development

MBH Bank Nyrt. (former MKB Bank Nyrt.)
01.2018 - 11.2022

Options Markets Exam

07-2011

Senior Product Manager

Keler Zrt.
02.2011 - 01.2018

Product Manager

FHB Kereskedelmi Bank Zrt.
01.2010 - 02.2011

Investment manager (VAP I.)

10-2009

Stock market examination

06-2009

Futures Markets Exam

01-2009

Senior Private Banker

Raiffeisen Bank Zrt.
08.2006 - 01.2010

Citigold Private Banker

Citibank Zrt.
10.2004 - 08.2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Economics

University Of Miskolc
09.1998 - 05.2004

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