Izabela Lichosik
About Izabela Lichosik
Izabela Lichosik serves as the Director of Hedge Accounting and Group Treasury at UBS, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in financial services, treasury, and accounting, with a background that includes positions at PKO Bank Polski and KPMG.
Work at UBS
Izabela Lichosik has been serving as the Director of Hedge Accounting and Group Treasury within Group Accounting Policy at UBS since 2019. She operates from the Zürich Area, Switzerland, where she has been involved in overseeing hedge accounting practices and treasury functions. Prior to her current role, she held the position of Associate Director in the same department from 2016 to 2019. Her tenure at UBS reflects a continuous commitment to enhancing financial strategies and compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Banking and Accounting
Before joining UBS, Izabela worked at PKO Bank Polski SA as the Manager of the Accounting and Reporting Processes Support Team from 2012 to 2013. She also served as an Expert in the Accounting and Reporting Department at the same bank from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she held the role of IFRS and US GAAP Accounting Policy Senior Expert at Bank BPH from 2013 to 2016. Her early career included positions at KPMG Audyt Sp. z o.o., where she worked in the Financial Services Audit Department.
Education and Expertise
Izabela Lichosik holds a Master's Degree in Finance and Banking with a focus on Auditing from the University of Economics in Cracow, completed in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in International Business Management from Northumbria University in 2006. Furthermore, she achieved an International Management Certificate from Pforzheim University in 2005. Izabela is an ACCA member and has obtained the Polish Chartered Auditor qualification, reflecting her extensive expertise in financial services, treasury, hedge accounting, and risk management.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Izabela possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which she applies in her roles within financial services. She is known for her proactive and flexible approach to challenges. Her excellent communication and presentation skills enable her to effectively interact with senior management. Izabela is recognized for her independent thinking and ability to motivate others, making her a valuable asset in her professional environment.