Sebastian Kupka
About Sebastian Kupka
Sebastian Kupka is a Key Account Manager in Corporate Structured Trade Finance at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, with a diverse background in finance and management. He has held various roles in banking and hospitality, and possesses strong skills in communication, supply chain finance, and the metals and mining industry.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Sebastian Kupka serves as a Key Account Manager in Corporate Structured Trade Finance at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the management of corporate accounts and financial transactions. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in supply chain finance to enhance service delivery for corporate clients.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current role, Kupka worked at Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG - OeEB as a Credit Risk Manager for six months in 2017. He also served as a Consultant in Export and Investment Finance at UniCredit Bank Austria AG from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he held the position of Relationship Manager for Corporate Customers at UniCredit Bank Austria AG from 2011 to 2015.
Educational Background
Sebastian Kupka holds a Master of Arts (MA) in European Economy and Business Management from Fachhochschule des bfi Wien, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Tourism & Leisure Management at Management Center Innsbruck and mci | the entrepreneurial school® between 2005 and 2008. Furthermore, he studied Tourism & Leisure Management at Universidad Europea de Madrid in 2008.
Experience in the Hospitality Industry
Before his banking career, Kupka gained experience in the hospitality sector. He worked as a Management Trainee at Marriott International for five months in 2007 in Seattle. Following this, he served as an Event Sales Executive at Marriott International from 2008 to 2010, where he developed skills in client engagement and sales.
Industry Expertise
Sebastian Kupka possesses a strong background in the metals and mining industry, which complements his expertise in structured commodity trade finance. His international outlook and experience in competitive environments enhance his ability to manage complex financial transactions and corporate accounts effectively.