ALEXANDER MURAVITSKI
Warsaw
Summary
Transformational banking executive with over 20 years of experience in modernising financial institutions across 7 jurisdictions, including 6 years at the Management Board level. Led teams of 1,200+ staff, delivering major institutional turnarounds through digital transformation and cybersecurity enhancement. Proven track record in implementing customer-centric digital solutions while ensuring operational excellence, resulting in $277M bottom-line improvement in one year. Currently developing strategies and leading transformation programmes for financial institutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Associate Partner
Deloitte
07.2023 - Current
- Leading large-scale banking transformation programs for commercial banks and development finance institutions, with focus on organisational transformation, operational modernisation and digital capabilities enhancement
- Establishing and heading the Crisis Management and Resilience Practice in Central Europe
Member of the Management Board, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Information Security Officer
JSC Ukrainian Export Import Bank (Ukreximbank)
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Nation's Top-3 state-owned bank with a nationwide network of 20 branches, specialising in investment, transactional, and retail banking, and boasting the largest global correspondent bank network
- Board-Level Leadership: Served on Management Board directing bank-wide strategy and transformation initiatives
- Chaired Technology, Information Security, and Tender committees
- Led development and execution of comprehensive digital transformation strategy
- Transformation Achievements: Delivered financial turnaround: from $187M loss to $90M profit in first year
- Pioneered first state-owned bank's complete Core Banking cloud migration
- Implemented comprehensive digital banking platform (mobile and online) for retail and corporate clients
- Technology & Operations Transformation: Restructured Operations and Technology functions achieving 34% FTE reduction while improving service levels
- Established modern technology stack: Cloud Services, RPA, Office 365
- Implemented data-driven operations and paperless processes
- Crisis Management & Resilience: Ensured uninterrupted operations during wartime challenges
- Maintained business continuity during power outages and cyber attacks
- Developed and implemented comprehensive disaster recovery framework
- Nation's Top-3 state-owned bank with a nationwide network of 20 branches, specialising in investment, transactional, and retail banking, and boasting the largest global correspondent bank network
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Country Operations & Technology Head
Citibank Kazakhstan
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Board-Level Leadership: Deputy Chairman of Management Board overseeing Operations and Technology domains
- Key member of Senior Country Coordination, Business Regulatory, and Risk Committees
- Led matrix organization across Operations, Technology, Infrastructure, and Security
- Strategic Transformation: Pioneered cashless banking operations across branch network, recognised by National Bank
- Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery infrastructure with dual data centre setup
- Delivered nine strategic projects spanning regulatory compliance, technology, and process enhancement
- Operational Excellence: Built high-performing cross-functional teams driving collaboration across regional stakeholders
- Achieved $200k annual savings through process optimization and technology deployment
- Led successful regulatory and infrastructure modernisation initiatives
Chief of Staff, Senior Project Manager, Vice President
Citibank Europe, Poland
02.2015 - 12.2017
- 80/20/10 methodology
- Created Management Toolbox Development Programme for 35 mid-senior managers
- Established Graduate Development Programme nurturing future leaders
Vice President, Business Transformation and Outsourcing Programme Manager
Citibank Europe, Poland
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Large-Scale Transformation: Led regional transformation achieving 25% efficiency improvement ($750k annual savings)
- Managed transition of 200 FTEs from European locations to Warsaw
- Established project management framework enabling non-specialists to deliver complex initiatives
- Key Achievements: Delivered $5M annual savings through function centralization
- Reduced Middle Office headcount by 30 FTEs while maintaining service quality
- Successfully managed 16-member parallel run team during client migration
Business Transformation Consultant
HSBC, Armenia
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Delivered strategic optimisation of cash operations across 7 branches and 52 ATMs network, achieving $120k annual savings
- Led FATCA implementation scoping phase, establishing regulatory compliance framework
- Developed comprehensive cash flow management strategy aligning with digital banking initiatives
Short-Term Expert in International Banking
UNDP & EU Advisory Group, Armenia
05.2011 - 07.2011
Business Support and Controls Project Manager
Citibank International, Poland
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Strategic Initiatives: Established Poland as strategic location for Fund Accounting operations
- Led comprehensive LEAN Programme achieving $300k annual savings
- Directed six efficiency workstreams optimizing operational processes
Business Analyst to Project Manager
Citibank Europe, Ireland
11.2001 - 03.2009
- Progressive Leadership: Project Manager (2008-2009): Led efficiency and regulatory initiatives including SEPA implementation and e-statement adoption
- Fund Accounting Implementation Lead (2004-2008): Managed 6-analyst team, built 25-person operations unit
- Securities Operations Analyst (2002-2004): Enhanced cash and stock reconciliation methods across EMEA
- Senior Service Representative (2001-2002): Serviced institutional clients across CIS, Middle East, and Africa
- Key Achievements: Successfully implemented SEPA regulatory requirements while achieving $200k print cost savings
- Developed and implemented automated reconciliation processes reducing operational risk
- Built and led specialised fund accounting team for major client implementation
Education
MSc - Development Management
The Open University
01.2015
Bachelor - Financial Services
University College Dublin
01.2010
Microfinance Certification -
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
01.2014
Skills
- Board-Level Leadership: Management Board Member driving institutional transformations across 7 jurisdictions, leading 1,200 staff globally ($277M P&L impact)
- Enterprise Transformation: Large-scale technology modernization and operational restructuring programs, delivering 40% efficiency gains
- Strategic Innovation: Core banking transformations, digital channel development, and operational model redesign across multiple global markets
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- NATO Crisis Management and Disaster Response
- Professional Certificate in Customer Relationship Management
Languages
English
Polish
Ukrainian
Russian
Key Qualifications
- Large-Scale Transformation: Led comprehensive institutional transformations involving technology modernisation, operational redesign, and organisational change across global locations and up to 1,200 staff teams
- People Development: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and transform international teams while enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery
- Technology Leadership: Strategic implementation of enterprise technology systems including Core Banking, Digital Channels, Cloud Technologies, and Cybersecurity infrastructure while ensuring business continuity under challenging circumstances
- Banking Operations Excellence: Proven track record in managing and transforming complex banking operations, achieving substantial efficiency improvements and cost reductions across multiple jurisdictions
- Change Management: Successfully delivered measurable transformation results in efficiency, digital capabilities, and bottom-line improvement ($277M in one year)
- Regulatory & Risk Management: Successful implementation of key regulatory requirements with robust risk management frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Technicalexpertise
Core Banking Platforms: Implementation and Migration, Payment Systems and Settlement Platforms, Securities Processing Systems, Digital Banking Platforms, Cloud Computing and Migration, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Workplace Solutions, Disaster Recovery Systems, Information Security Frameworks, Business Continuity Management, Regulatory Compliance Systems, Crisis Management Tools
Personal Information
Citizenship: Ireland
Timeline
Director, Associate Partner
Deloitte
07.2023 - Current
Member of the Management Board, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Information Security Officer
JSC Ukrainian Export Import Bank (Ukreximbank)
07.2020 - 07.2023
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, Country Operations & Technology Head
Citibank Kazakhstan
12.2017 - 03.2020
Chief of Staff, Senior Project Manager, Vice President
Citibank Europe, Poland
02.2015 - 12.2017
Vice President, Business Transformation and Outsourcing Programme Manager
Citibank Europe, Poland
02.2012 - 02.2015
Business Transformation Consultant
HSBC, Armenia
06.2011 - 12.2011
Short-Term Expert in International Banking
UNDP & EU Advisory Group, Armenia
05.2011 - 07.2011
Business Support and Controls Project Manager
Citibank International, Poland
10.2010 - 04.2011
Business Analyst to Project Manager
Citibank Europe, Ireland
11.2001 - 03.2009
MSc - Development Management
The Open University
Bachelor - Financial Services
University College Dublin
Microfinance Certification -
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management