Balazs Topor
About Balazs Topor
Balazs Topor serves as the SME Product & Segment Leader at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in the micro and SME sectors, having held various roles in banking across Europe, including positions at Sberbank Europe AG, CIB Bank, and Erste Bank Hungary.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Balazs Topor has served as the SME Product & Segment Leader at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2015. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing products tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). His responsibilities include overseeing product strategy, ensuring alignment with market needs, and enhancing customer value. His tenure at Raiffeisen Bank International has contributed to the bank's offerings in the SME sector, leveraging his extensive experience in product management.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining Raiffeisen Bank International, Balazs Topor held various positions in the banking sector. He worked at Sberbank Europe AG as a Micro Business Consultant for one year in Vienna from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he was the Head of Micro Segment Management at CIB Bank from 2005 to 2010 in Budapest. He also served as the Head of SME Product Management at Raiffeisen Bank from 2011 to 2014. His early career included a role as a Micro Loan Product Manager at Erste Bank Hungary from 2001 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Balazs Topor studied at the University of Pecs, where he achieved a degree in Accounting and Corporate Finance. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive expertise in customer value creation and segment differentiation, particularly within the micro and SME sectors. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of sales management, portfolio valuation, and mergers and acquisitions, which enhances his effectiveness in his current role.
Skills in Process Management
Balazs Topor has developed significant skills in process management throughout his career. He focuses on the implementation and fine-tuning of processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in product management. His experience in this area is crucial for optimizing the services offered to SMEs, ensuring that they meet the evolving needs of the market.