Kristina Olesko
About Kristina Olesko
Kristina Olesko serves as the Vice President of Financial Institution Relationships at Chase, a position she has held since 2019. With a diverse background in business development and sales across various companies, she has accumulated extensive experience in financial services and product marketing.
Work at Chase
Kristina Olesko has been serving as Vice President of Financial Institution Relationships at Chase since 2019. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining relationships with financial institutions. Olesko collaborates with internal teams to gather product gap feedback from partners and develop tailored solutions and services. Her experience in the financial sector enables her to effectively manage and enhance partnerships across Canada.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Chase, Kristina Olesko held several positions in the financial services industry. She worked at Global Payments as a Senior Business Development Manager for National Accounts from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Business Development Manager for National Accounts at Moneris from 2012 to 2015. Olesko also served as a Branch Relationship Representative at Global Payments from 2008 to 2012, contributing to her extensive experience in business development and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Kristina Olesko studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where she earned a Diploma in Business Administration from 2011 to 2018. She also completed an Associate degree in Marketing Communications with Distinction at the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Environmental Science at Kwantlen Polytechnic University from 2000 to 2004 and attended Focal Point Photography College in 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in business development and marketing.
Networking and Leadership Roles
Kristina Olesko acts as the Networking lead for JP Morgan's 'Women on the Move' organization. In this capacity, she engages with women in the financial industry to promote networking opportunities and professional development. Her involvement in this initiative reflects her commitment to fostering relationships and supporting women's advancement in the workplace.
Diverse Career Background
Kristina Olesko has a diverse career background that includes roles outside of financial services. She worked as a Bookkeeper at Red Robin from 2000 to 2004 and held a position as a Small Business Sales Representative at ADP from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she served as a Personal/Admin Assistant at Landor Associates from 2004 to 2005 and as a Sales Coordinator at Global Payments from 2005 to 2007. This variety of roles has contributed to her comprehensive skill set.