Steffen Jentsch
About Steffen Jentsch
Steffen Jentsch serves as the Managing Director at flatexDEGIRO AG and as a member of the Board of Directors at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG, where he has worked since 2017 and 2020, respectively, in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. He has a strong background in digital banking and management, having held various leadership roles in companies such as BearingPoint, KPMG, and Fiducia & GAD IT AG.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Steffen Jentsch has been serving as Managing Director at flatexDEGIRO AG since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational management. In addition to this role, he has been a member of the Board of Directors and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG since 2020. His tenure at flatexDEGIRO has been marked by significant initiatives, including the implementation of a digital banking platform focused on regulatory compliance and achieving 100% uptime for the platform, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients.
Education and Expertise
Steffen Jentsch has a diverse educational background. He studied at the University of St. Gallen, where he completed a trainee program in marketing. He also holds a first degree in Economics from Universität Konstanz and a Master of Arts in Business Administration, Managerial Economics, and IT/Banking from the University of Zurich. Additionally, he participated in an extra-occupational training program at Landesbank Hesse-Thuringia. His extensive education supports his expertise in digital banking and management.
Background
Before joining flatexDEGIRO, Steffen Jentsch held various managerial positions in notable firms. He worked at KPMG as a Manager from 2001 to 2003 and at BearingPoint as a Senior Manager from 2003 to 2005. He also served as Division Manager and Chief Digital Officer at Fiducia & GAD IT AG from 2007 to 2012, and as a board member from 2013 to 2016. His experience includes a role as Department Manager at Landesbank Hessen Thuringen from 1996 to 2001.
Achievements
At flatexDEGIRO Bank AG, Steffen Jentsch has played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's digital banking capabilities. He successfully reduced operating costs while future-proofing the architecture of the digital banking platform. His contributions have been instrumental in developing digital business models that helped flatexDEGIRO emerge as Europe's largest independent online broker. He also provides a standard platform for both private and specialist banks, enhancing service offerings.