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Sebastian Szczepański

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Sebastian Szczepański

Summary

With extensive expertise in the banking industry, there is track record of managing teams, overseeing automation projects, and optimizing processes. This experience comes from a background in management. Key achievements include effectively building cohesive, committed, and efficient teams, significant cost reductions through automation, and improving quality and minimizing risks through process optimization. I possess skills highly valued in the Polish job market, such as ability to remain calm in stressful situations, flexible thinking, assertiveness, empathy, leadership abilities, composure, planning skills, self and others' motivation, mental well-being, and a sense of humor. Acquired competencies and experience enable to effectively manage in dynamic environment, contributing to the development and success of the organization.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Citibank

Senior Operations Manager
03.2020 - Current

Job overview

Supervision of Transaction Investigation Team:

  • Effective management and coordination of team responsible for
    investigating and resolving approx 500 monthly disputes related to banking transactions.
  • Implementation of procedures and policies aimed at enhancing
    effectiveness of detecting and resolving transactional issues.
  • Conducting training and developing employee competencies in customer
    service and dispute resolution.

Management of Check and Payment Processing Team:

  • Oversight of check and payment processing team involved in 10s of thousands fund transfers, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and bank standards.
  • Optimization of procedures and processes to increase efficiency and
    accuracy of transactions.
  • Collaboration with other bank departments to streamline workflow and
    improve customer experiences.

Management of Banking Systems Automation Projects:

  • Leading projects aimed at automating key banking systems, contributing to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
  • Collaborating with IT teams and external suppliers to identify and implement modern technological solutions.

Process Optimization:

  • Analyzing existing operational processes and implementing optimization
    strategies to enhance efficiency and service quality.
  • Initiating and directing projects aimed at process improvement, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing operational efficiency.

Achievements:

  • Building Strong Teams: Successfully forming and developing highly engage and efficient teams, leading to increased productivity and improved employee morale.
  • Cost Reduction through Automation: Initiating and leading automation
    projects that significantly reduced bank's operational costs while
    increasing process efficiency and speed.
  • Quality Improvement and Risk Reduction through Optimization: Implementing optimization strategies for banking processes, leading to higher service
    quality standards and significant reduction in operational risks and
    transaction errors.

Back Office Outsourcing Ltd

Operations Manager
10.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

Quality of Service Supervision:

  • Held primary responsibility for overseeing quality of services
    provided to partners. This included setting performance standards, monitoring service delivery, and implementing actions aimed at improving
    overall quality of payroll processing.

Team Management:

  • Led small team, providing support, direction, and guidance to ensure
    smooth and efficient operation. Was responsible for delegating tasks,
    managing workload, fostering collaboration and positive atmosphere
    within team.

Customer Service:

  • Actively engaged in customer service activities, responding to partner
    inquiries, solving problems, and ensuring high level of customer
    satisfaction. Consistently striving to exceed customer expectations by
    delivering prompt and accurate responses to their questions and concerns.

XDP Ltd

Operations Manager - Interim
07.2019 - 09.2019

DHL Supply Chain

Team Leader
05.2013 - 06.2019

Tesco Stores

Team Leader
10.2007 - 03.2013

SA Produce

Strawberry Picker
05.2007 - 08.2007

Education

ZSLiZ
Karolewo, Poland

No Degree from Economy And Management

Skills

  • Budget Administration
  • Forecasting
  • Employee Coaching
  • Facility Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Process Improvements
  • Data Analysis
  • Operations Oversight
  • Change Management

Languages

Polish, English
Native language

Timeline

Senior Operations Manager

Citibank
03.2020 - Current

Operations Manager

Back Office Outsourcing Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020

Operations Manager - Interim

XDP Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2019

Team Leader

DHL Supply Chain
05.2013 - 06.2019

Team Leader

Tesco Stores
10.2007 - 03.2013

Strawberry Picker

SA Produce
05.2007 - 08.2007

ZSLiZ

No Degree from Economy And Management
Sebastian Szczepański