Ece Hanci
About Ece Hanci
Ece Hanci is the EMEA Head of Strategic Accounts at Symphony, based in London, with extensive experience in European and American financial markets.
Company: Symphony
Ece Hanci is currently working at Symphony as the EMEA Head of Strategic Accounts. In this role, she is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include overseeing strategic accounts across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving business development. This position continues her tenure at Symphony, where she previously served as the EMEA Senior Account Manager from 2020 to 2022.
Title: EMEA Head of Strategic Accounts
Ece Hanci holds the title of EMEA Head of Strategic Accounts at Symphony. She is responsible for managing and expanding strategic client relationships and business operations across the regions of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her role emphasizes strategic planning, client engagement, and regional business growth.
Education and Expertise
Ece Hanci studied Business Administration and Management at Babson College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2004 to 2008. She also attended The American Collegiate Institute in Izmir, Turkey, from 1997 to 2004. Her educational background laid a solid foundation for her extensive career in financial services and client relationship management.
Career at State Street
Ece Hanci spent a significant part of her career at State Street, starting as an intern in 2008 in Boston, USA. She then progressed through various roles, from Global Markets Graduate Trainee in 2009 to Assistant Vice President positions in client relationship management and asset manager solutions. Her tenure at State Street spanned over six years, concluding in 2015. This extensive experience honed her skills in client relationship management and provided in-depth exposure to global financial markets.
Experience in Financial Markets
Ece Hanci has extensive experience in both European and American financial markets, having worked in major financial hubs including Boston, Luxembourg, and London. Her career includes key positions at institutions like HSBC Global Banking and Markets and Brown Brothers Harriman. This international exposure has equipped her with a deep understanding of diverse market dynamics and client needs in various regions.
Career Transition in Financial Services
Ece Hanci transitioned from a role in asset management at HSBC Global Banking and Markets to a senior account management position at Symphony within a year. Her move from HSBC, where she was an Associate Director in Business Development, to Symphony’s EMEA Senior Account Manager demonstrates her capability to adapt and thrive in different sectors of the financial industry.