Patrick Christensen
About Patrick Christensen
Patrick Christensen serves as the Business Operations Lead at Pento, where he focuses on aligning teams and enhancing operational workflows. He has a background in corporate finance and investment banking, having held various roles at Citi and Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Current Role at Pento
Patrick Christensen serves as the Business Operations Lead at Pento, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for aligning teams across the organization to ensure cohesive operations. He leads multi-departmental process building to enhance operational workflows and drives cost and time-saving efficiencies across various departments. Patrick also oversees finance and billing processes, optimizing financial operations to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Pento
Prior to his current role, Patrick held multiple positions at Pento. He worked as the Revenue Operations Lead from 2022 to 2023, and before that, he served as the Revenue Operations Manager for seven months in 2021. He also gained experience in sales roles, including SMB Sales and MM Sales, both in 2021. Throughout his time at Pento, he has focused on territory and capacity planning, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and has been part of the go-to-market leadership team.
Experience at Citi
Patrick Christensen worked at Citi from 2016 to 2021, where he held several positions. He began as a Spring Intern in the Corporate & Investment Banking - Global Industrials Group in 2016. He then progressed to roles such as Corporate & Investment Banking Senior Analyst in the Industrials sector from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Summer Analyst in 2017 and worked as a Brand Ambassador from 2015 to 2016. His experience at Citi provided him with a strong foundation in corporate finance and investment banking.
Educational Background
Patrick studied at the University of Bath, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in BSc (Hons) Economics with Placement Year. He also attended the International School of Prague and Tanglin Trust School, where he achieved iGCSEs and A-Levels. His educational background has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in business operations and finance.
Early Career Experience
Before his tenure at Pento and Citi, Patrick gained early career experience as a Business Development Intern at Seedrs in 2015 and as an Investment Analyst at First State Investments in Singapore in 2014. He also served as Head Boy at Tanglin Trust School from 2013 to 2014. These roles contributed to his development in business operations and leadership.