Ilona Slavinska
About Ilona Slavinska
Ilona Slavinska is a Life Insurance Product Owner and Director at UBS, with extensive experience in advisory and sales. She has held various leadership roles in the insurance sector, including her current position at Nordea, and possesses a strong educational background in economics and business management.
Current Role at UBS
Ilona Slavinska serves as the Life Insurance Product Owner, Director, Advisory & Sales at UBS since 2020. In this capacity, she manages life insurance products and oversees advisory and sales processes. Her role involves strategic decision-making and product development, ensuring that UBS meets the diverse needs of its clients in the insurance sector.
Experience at Nordea
Since 2016, Ilona has been the Head of Team responsible for investments in insurance at Nordea, specifically in Private Banking International. Her leadership in this role has contributed to the development and management of investment strategies tailored for insurance products, enhancing the firm's offerings in Luxembourg.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to her current position, Ilona worked at UBS from 2018 to 2020 as the Director and Head of Life Insurance Desk, Investment Platforms & Solutions. During this time, she focused on integrating life insurance solutions within investment platforms, contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in Luxembourg.
Educational Background
Ilona holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business/Managerial Economics from Rigas Tehniska Universitate, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. She also earned a Master's degree in International Economics from the same university between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she studied Business Administration and Management at Pforzheim University for one year in 2006-2007. Ilona is currently pursuing a qualification in Accounting and Finance through ACCA, which she began in 2011.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Ilona possesses advanced analytical skills that enhance her capability to manage complex operations within the banking industry. Her strong background in strategic sourcing complements her role in life insurance product management. Additionally, she demonstrates a solid professional sales acumen, which is essential for her advisory and sales responsibilities at UBS.