Ardiana Avdiu
About Ardiana Avdiu
Ardiana Avdiu is a Senior Sales Management Specialist in Digital Transformation at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in auditing and human resources, she has played a key role in enhancing digital initiatives and ensuring compliance within the bank.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Ardiana Avdiu has held multiple roles at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since joining the organization. She currently serves as a Senior Sales Management Specialist in Digital Transformation, a position she has held since 2019 in Pristina. Prior to this, she worked as an Internal Auditor Specialist from 2011 to 2019, where she focused on compliance and operational integrity. In 2018, she participated in a job rotation in Vienna as part of the Group Audit Financial Markets for four months. In 2019, she also took on the role of Innovation Ambassador for seven months, contributing to the bank's innovation initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ardiana Avdiu has a strong educational background in finance and banking. She earned a Master's degree in Banking and Finance from The University of Sheffield, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at UCLA Extension, where she focused on Investment Management and Analysis, achieving a Certificate in Finance between 2017 and 2018. This academic foundation supports her expertise in financial markets and digital transformation.
Background in Auditing and Human Resources
Before her tenure at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Ardiana Avdiu worked as a Semi Senior Auditor at Grant Thornton LLP for one year from 2010 to 2011. She also served as a Human Resources Officer at TEB from 2007 to 2009. These roles provided her with a diverse skill set in auditing and human resources, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of organizational operations.
Achievements in Digital Transformation
In her current role at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Ardiana Avdiu has coordinated the implementation of eKYC and eFinance systems, which are critical components of the bank's digital transformation efforts. She has been recognized for her collaboration, responsiveness, reliability, and quality of delivery in her position. Additionally, she has successfully managed strategy development, budgeting, and sales management for a Corporate Banking Business with assets under management of 400 million euros.
Compliance and Operational Integrity
During her time as an Internal Auditor Specialist at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Ardiana Avdiu successfully closed audit actions raised by local, group, and state authorities. Her efforts ensured compliance with internal rules and regulations affecting corporate lending, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining operational integrity within the organization.