Alvara Gjylapi, Crc
About Alvara Gjylapi, Crc
Alvara Gjylapi serves as the Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at UniBank for Savings, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held various positions at notable institutions including Santander Bank and Merrill Lynch.
Current Role at UniBank for Savings
Alvara Gjylapi currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Officer at UniBank for Savings. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the bank's credit operations and risk management strategies. His role involves overseeing credit policies, ensuring compliance, and managing the credit review process.
Previous Experience at UniBank
Prior to his current role, Alvara Gjylapi worked at UniBank for Savings as an Assistant Vice President and Credit and Loan Review Officer from 2012 to 2017. In this capacity, he was responsible for evaluating loan applications and conducting credit reviews, which helped enhance the bank's lending practices.
Professional Background in Banking
Alvara Gjylapi has extensive experience in the banking sector. He worked at Santander Bank, N.A. as Senior Vice President and Director of Credit Practices Manager from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Sovereign Bank, Avidia Bank, and Clinton Savings Bank, where he gained diverse insights into credit analysis and banking operations.
Educational Qualifications
Alvara Gjylapi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Worcester State University, which he completed from 2001 to 2004. He also earned an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Assumption University between 2006 and 2009. Additionally, he studied at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and obtained a Wharton Leadership Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania from 2016 to 2017.
Internship Experience
In 2003, Alvara Gjylapi completed a Private Client Internship at Merrill Lynch, where he gained valuable experience in client relations and financial services. This internship contributed to his foundational knowledge in the finance industry.