Zana Pekmez
About Zana Pekmez
Zana Pekmez serves as the Senior Data Strategy and Analytics Lead at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Vienna, Austria, a position she has held since 2018. She has a diverse background in finance and analytics, with previous roles at Deloitte, Accenture, and various positions within Raiffeisen Bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Zana Pekmez has held the position of Senior Data Strategy and Analytics Lead at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for leading data strategy initiatives and analytics efforts within the organization. Her tenure at the bank has spanned six years, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of data-driven strategies in Vienna, Austria.
Previous Experience in Financial Institutions
Prior to her current role, Zana Pekmez worked at several financial institutions. She served as Chief Coordinator for Operations Development at Raiffeisen Bank DD BiH from 2012 to 2014. She also held the position of Head of International Payments at the same bank from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she was a Board Member, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operations Officer at Privredna Banka Sarajevo DD from 2015 to 2016.
Experience in Consulting
Zana Pekmez has experience in the consulting sector, having worked at Deloitte as an auditor for one year from 2005 to 2006. She also worked at Accenture as a manager for one year from 2017 to 2018. Her roles in these firms involved providing strategic insights and operational improvements for various clients.
Educational Background
Zana Pekmez has an extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Sarajevo, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She also holds a Master's degree from the University of Ljubljana, which she completed from 2005 to 2010. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bates College, studying there from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she has a Master of Science degree from the University of Sarajevo.