Björn Zaksek
About Björn Zaksek
Björn Zaksek is an Expert Product Manager and Developer in Cash Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in financial services, having held various roles at notable organizations including Henkel, HSBC, and Accenture.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Currently, Björn Zaksek serves as an Expert Product Manager & Developer in Cash Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's initiatives in cash management innovation and implementation. His role involves focusing on open API banking and digital payments, reflecting the bank's commitment to modernizing its financial services.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role, Björn Zaksek worked at Accenture as a Senior Manager in Financial Services from 2014 to 2021. He also served as a Project Manager at VIVEUM Zahlungssysteme from 2010 to 2014. His earlier experience includes internships at HSBC in Treasury Research and at Henkel in Financial Communications, providing him with a solid foundation in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Björn Zaksek studied at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München (LMU Munich), where he achieved a Diploma. He also completed his A-Levels at Aloisiuskolleg and attended Clongowes Wood College. His educational background supports his specialization in cash management innovation and implementation, particularly in the context of digitization projects within the multinational corporate and transaction banking sector.
Background in Project Management
Björn Zaksek has extensive experience in leading international implementation projects for large platform solutions. His role as a Project Manager at VIVEUM Zahlungssysteme and his tenure at Accenture involved managing complex projects that required a deep understanding of payment service providers and the financial services landscape.
Military Service
Before entering the financial sector, Björn Zaksek completed his military service with the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) from 1999 to 2000 in Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. This experience contributed to his discipline and leadership skills, which he has applied throughout his professional career.