Olga Czakon
About Olga Czakon
Olga Czakon is an Authorized Officer and Withholding Tax Specialist at UBS, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in tax and communication roles across various organizations, including BNP Paribas Securities Services and the European Parliament.
Work at UBS
Olga Czakon currently serves as an Authorized Officer - Withholding Tax Specialist at UBS, a position she has held since 2021 in Luxembourg. In this role, she is responsible for nearshoring tax processes to UBS's operational locations. She previously worked at UBS as a Withholding Tax Specialist from 2018 to 2021, also in Luxembourg. Czakon is actively involved in the Global Wealth Management Talent Program, which emphasizes professional development in Lean Six Sigma. Additionally, she participates in the UBS International Shadow Management Committee Program.
Previous Experience at BNP Paribas Securities Services
Before her tenure at UBS, Olga Czakon worked at BNP Paribas Securities Services as a US & CA Senior Tax Officer from 2015 to 2018. This role was based in the Paris Area, France, and lasted for three years. Her responsibilities included managing tax-related issues and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Experience at the European Parliament
Olga Czakon has experience working at the European Parliament in various capacities. She served as a Communications Officer Trainee from 2013 to 2014 in the Warsaw Area, Poland, for four months. Prior to that, she was a Web Editor Trainee in the Directorate-General for Communication, Web Communication Unit, from 2012 to 2013 in the Brussels Area, Belgium, also for four months. These roles provided her with valuable insights into communication strategies within a governmental context.
Education and Expertise
Olga Czakon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Tischner European University, which she attended from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Political Communication from City, University of London, completed in 2011. Additionally, she has a Graduation Diploma from New Ulm Senior High School in Minnesota, USA, which she achieved in 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in tax compliance and communication.
Involvement in Sustainability Initiatives
At UBS, Olga Czakon is involved in organizing internal GoGreen initiatives. She participates in projects such as the UBS Forest tree planting initiative and plogging actions, which promote environmental sustainability. Her engagement in these initiatives reflects a commitment to corporate social responsibility within the organization.