Fragkoulis Kakaris
About Fragkoulis Kakaris
Fragkoulis Kakaris is a Relationship Manager specializing in Non-Performing Loans at Ellington Management Group, with over 10 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has held various roles in prominent institutions, focusing on business development, compliance, and cash management, and has a solid educational background in banking and finance.
Work at Ellington Management Group
Fragkoulis Kakaris serves as a Relationship Manager specializing in Non-Performing Loans at Ellington Management Group. He has held this position since 2023, focusing on managing distressed financial situations and producing recoveries that meet specific annual targets. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in financial services to enhance the company's offerings in the Greek market.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Kakaris has over 10 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has held various roles, including Trade Finance Associate at Royal Bank of Scotland Business from 2015 to 2018, Business Development Executive at APCOPAY from 2021 to 2022, and Business Analyst at Athens Exchange Group from 2022 to 2023. His career also includes positions at The Co-operative Bank plc and BNY Mellon, where he gained expertise in cash management, compliance, and corporate actions.
Education and Expertise
Kakaris holds an MBA in International Business from Athens University of Economics and Business, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Science in International Banking & Finance from The University of Salford in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science in Shipping, Trade & Transport from the University of the Aegean from 2003 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in managing non-performing loans and knowledge in anti-money laundering and syndicated loan markets.
Background in Trade and Finance
Kakaris began his career as a Stock Trader at Marfin Investment Group from 2008 to 2010. He later transitioned to roles that involved compliance and cash management at The Co-operative Bank plc. His experience in trade finance and supply chain finance at Royal Bank of Scotland Business further solidified his understanding of complex financial products and client management.
Motivation and Professional Focus
Kakaris is motivated by the challenge of finding solutions for complex financial situations. His dynamic approach to promoting company services, particularly in the Greek market, reflects his commitment to driving business growth and enhancing client relationships. His focus on large corporate clients and new potential clients underscores his strategic vision in the financial services landscape.