I am a results-driven professional with international experience across finance, commercial management, and market development. My background spans investment fund analysis, cross-border trade relations, and strategic expansion in Europe and the Middle East. I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and excel at turning complex data into actionable strategies, building relationships with ministries and international partners, and leading market-entry and development initiatives. I am adept at navigating diverse stakeholder landscapes and delivering measurable results under tight deadlines.

Szymon Strzechodzki

I am a results-driven professional with international experience across finance, commercial management, and market development. My background spans investment fund analysis, cross-border trade relations, and strategic expansion in Europe and the Middle East. I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and excel at turning complex data into actionable strategies, building relationships with ministries and international partners, and leading market-entry and development initiatives. I am adept at navigating diverse stakeholder landscapes and delivering measurable results under tight deadlines.

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I am a results-driven professional with international experience across finance, commercial management, and market development. My background spans investment fund analysis, cross-border trade relations, and strategic expansion in Europe and the Middle East.

I thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams and excel at turning complex data into actionable strategies, building relationships with ministries and international partners, and leading market-entry and development initiatives. I am adept at navigating diverse stakeholder landscapes and delivering measurable results under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Investment Funds Analyst at Citibank Europe PLC
June 1, 2023 - Present
Conducted NAV reviews and identified process inefficiencies across funds in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands. Managed diverse fund structures (ICAV, UCITS, AIF) and aligned with market-specific requirements. Coordinated NAV Review team communications and fiduciary monitoring with Irish & UK oversight. Initiated distribution review analyses that improved processes and reduced error risk. Built solid knowledge of equities, fixed income, derivatives, term loans, and FX holdings. Collaborated with global teams across Fund Accounting, Fiduciary Monitoring Units, Trade Capture, and Transfer Agents.
Commercial Manager at Emirates Trade & Investment
February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led the London branch and reported to UAE management. Entered new markets to internationalise the business and established the Poland office. Represented international and Emirati clients, generating over $1 million in FDI. Directed business development activities in the UK & EU using HubSpot CRM, building a steady FDI pipeline. Built and maintained relationships with ministries, chambers of commerce, embassies, and trade offices. Represented the company at the British-Arab Economic Summit and UAE free zone roadshows.
Business Development Executive at Emirates Trade & Investment
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Performed market research and analysis to support international trade strategies between the UK and UAE. Conducted financial and operational analyses for companies pursuing FDI in the UAE. Secured and managed new Channel Partnerships, including a collaboration with Kairos, serving clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Built and nurtured partnerships with key stakeholders to drive cross-border opportunities.

Education

BSc in Accounting & Finance at University of Sussex
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Qualifications

Bloomberg Markets Concept Course
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Advanced Excel for Financial Analysis
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Soft Skills for Sales Professionals
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Financial Reporting and Ratio Analysis: Balance Sheet, Income and Cash-Flow Statements
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Government, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Other