Elitza Kavrakova
About Elitza Kavrakova
Elitza Kavrakova is the Head of Institutional Clients East at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, with extensive experience in the financial sector, including roles at Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG and as a member of the CEE Regional Committee at ITFA. She holds multiple degrees in law and economics and actively contributes to the advancement of women in finance through her advisory roles and speaking engagements.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Elitza Kavrakova serves as the Head of Institutional Clients East at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the bank's operations in Vienna. In this role, she oversees the management of institutional client relationships across Eastern Europe.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to her current role, Kavrakova worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as the Head of Department for Financial Institutions and Sovereigns from 2008 to 2019. This position involved managing relationships with financial institutions and sovereign entities across Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, CIS, the Baltics, Southeast Europe, and Turkey.
Work at Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG
Elitza Kavrakova has extensive experience with Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG. She worked in the Guarantees Department from 1999 to 2001 and served as a Senior Account Manager for Southeast Europe from 2001 to 2008. Her roles focused on managing client accounts and developing financial solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Kavrakova studied at Deutsches Gymnasium Sofia, completing her secondary education from 1989 to 1994. She then pursued higher education at WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) where she earned a Master's degree in Macroeconomics in 2000. Additionally, she studied at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz in the Faculty of Law, further enhancing her academic credentials.
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Elitza Kavrakova is an active member of the CEE Regional Committee at ITFA since 2022. She also holds a position on the Executive Advisory Board for Women in Banking and Finance, where she contributes to initiatives aimed at advancing women in the financial sector. Her expertise is recognized in the field of Correspondent Banking, where she frequently speaks at industry events.