Iwona Kik, PhD
About Iwona Kik, PhD
Iwona Kik, PhD, is a Quantitative Analyst at UBS in Kraków, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in developing statistical models for real estate valuations and provides analytical support to senior management.
Work at UBS
Iwona Kik, PhD, currently serves as a Quantitative Analyst at UBS in Kraków, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she develops and refines statistical models specifically for real estate valuations. Prior to her current position, she worked at UBS as a Risk Control Specialist in Market Risk from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure, she focused on monitoring real estate market trends and price developments to inform risk assessments. Her collaboration with various departments, including Portfolio Underwriters and Credit Officers, enhances credit risk models and provides analytical support to senior management.
Previous Experience at Aon Hewitt
Before joining UBS, Iwona Kik worked at Aon Hewitt in Kraków. She held the position of Senior Pensions Schemes Administrator from 2012 to 2014 and served as a Process Administrator from 2010 to 2012. In these roles, she contributed to the management and administration of pension schemes, gaining valuable experience in process management and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Iwona Kik holds a PhD in Economics from Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, where she studied the Economics of Real Estate and Investment Process from 2010 to 2014. She also earned a Master's degree in Economics from the same university from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she studied International Management at Fachhochschule für Detailhandel St. Gallen for 11 months in 2008 and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate Appraisal from AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow in 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in quantitative analysis and real estate valuation.
Background
Iwona Kik began her academic journey at Jagiellonian University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Social Communications from 2004 to 2007. Her diverse educational background, combined with her professional experience, has equipped her with a strong foundation in both analytical and communication skills, which are essential in her current role as a Quantitative Analyst.