kasia Ciupa
About Me
I am an experienced professional with international (AT, CH, DE, PL) practice in investment banking, management consulting and ventures building. I combine financial expertise, strategic thinking and passion for new technologies in order to both decode value of existing solutions and define new concepts leading to long term value creation.
strategist
“Seek truth and you will find the path”
– Franc Slaughter
Three Dimensions
My Expertise
When dealing with financial, investment and business challenges, I apply value oriented strategic thinking and continuously search for new technology-driven solutions.
%
Financing & Investing & Business
%
Value-Driven Strategy & Development
%
New Technologies & Models
Selected Professional Experience
Raiffeisen Centrobank
Vienna, Austria
2016 – 2018
Investment Banking Strategy Manager leading MiFID II, MAR implementations, responsible for delivery of 2018-2010 strategy and execution of efficiency improvement business analyses
Simon Kucher & Partners
Vienna, Austria
2014 – 2016
Financial Services Consultant responsible for data crunching, preparation of profit maximising pricing strategies and market valuations for M&A purposes
Société Générale Securities Services
Munich, Germany
2012 – 2014
Investment Funds’ Financial Controller managing assets out–and inflows for 600+ investment funds, steering EUR 30+ budgets and implementing novel profitability measurement tools
Grant Thornton International Ltd.
Warsaw, Poland
2010 – 2011
Associate Consultant in Tax Advisory Department delivering solutions to guarantee EUR 50k+ cost savings for 100+ international client
“Aim for the moon. If you miss it, you may hit a star.
– W. Clement Stone
Global Recognition
My Recent Award
I was called the winner of OECD global competition and had a pleasure to present my research during the 2019 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum in Paris, France.
Education
Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw, Poland
2017 – current
PhD Candidate in Institute of Finance NAWA Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney (UTS), SGH Academic Merit Scholarship, PAN Scholarship
Vienna University of Economics and Business/ Warsaw School of Economics
Vienna, Austria, Warsaw, Poland
2011 – 2012
CEMS Master in International Management Business Project in cooperation with A1 Telekom Group Austria, SGH Academic Merit Scholarship (top 5%)
Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw, Poland
2010 – 2012
Two Master’s Degrees: Master of Science – Finance and Accounting and Master of Arts – Management, SGH Academic Merit Scholarship (top 5%)
Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw, Poland
2007 – 2010
Bachelor of Science – Finance and Accounting, Additional Specialisation: Business Negotiations
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
– Henry Ford
Global Recognition
CEMS Diploma
It was absolutely the best study experience ever. Brilliant minds, best friends, supportive professors. Graduation Ceremony took place in Barcelona, ESADE in 2013 (starts at 1:29:00).
success means contribution
my personal story
Since my childhood, I have been passionate about learning and creating new things which add more value.
Feeling the thrill of discovering hidden potentials which could be transformed into valuable outcomes, uncovering the intrinsic value of the world around myself and creating the win-win situations for all parties involved have always been the three critical factors which guided me through my both personal and professional life.
As a person who believes that there is always a space to be more, do more, and give more, I have been active in various environments and setups, doing different roles and having various responsibilities.
On the one side, I had a pleasure to act as a manager in the highly prestigious financial institution, work as a strategy consultant on behalf of the international consulting company, control the flow of investment funds in one of the biggest asset management firm and also both build my own and support others in creating new ventures.
On the other side, I have been a devoted volunteer making children’s’ dreams come true, a supporting mentor helping start-ups win and a public speaker and lecturer, always welcoming the chance to share the knowledge and inspire others to contribute.
.
think in terms of contribution
Make a Wish
“Make a wish and we will make it come true”. Sounds trivial but it gives an infinite power. When a child realises that the dream comes true, she has an enormous power to fight against any kind of illness.
get in touch
Let’s add more value
If you are interested in learning more about my approach and how I can help you understand and add more value, do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you soon!