The Portfolio Senior Specialist participates in activities and initiatives that contribute to the development, optimization and execution of agreed Asset Owner Business Plans across portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Head of Section in the development, optimization and execution of agreed Business Plans across assigned portfolios.
- Analyzes portfolio performance against agreed targets and SLA commitments, identifying trends, deviations, key drivers and early-warning indicators.
- Monitors portfolio KPIs, Service Level Agreements and other asset owner commitments, ensuring business compliance and timely escalation of issues.
- Supports the Portfolio Manager in developing and implementing portfolio strategies by leveraging data insights, identifying improvement opportunities, streamlining processes and creating cross-business synergies.
- Identifies, structures and supports the implementation of strategic and operational initiatives, including project planning, action tracking, delivery follow-up and performance monitoring.
- Develops high-level process flows and business requirements, highlighting operational risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities to ensure effective execution.
- Coordinates with Business stakeholders to drive alignment, resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of agreed actions and initiatives.
- Prepares performance and portfolio updates for Management, Portfolio Committees and Asset Owners, translating analysis into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
- Standardizes and maintains portfolio-level business documentation, processes and requirements to support consistency, transparency and effective portfolio governance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Business Administration, Statistics or related field, from an accredited college or university
- Master’s degree will be considered an asset
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Banking or related industry- experience in Non-Performing Exposures will be considered a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek
- Computer literacy, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of SQL, statistical (R, Python etc.), visualization (Power BI, Tableau etc.) tools will be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Qualco Collections System or Arotron will be considered an asset
Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization
- Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Result-Orientation
- Strong business acumen combined with the ability to interpret financial data
Benefits
Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the #CepalTeam:
- Competitive Compensation : We offer an attractive salary, annual performance-based bonuses, and a monthly meal allowance through our ticket restaurant card.
- Health: Private medical insurance is provided for you and your family.
- Family Support: Monthly financial allowance for early education (nursery) and coverage of expenses for children with neurodiversity or disabilities—including therapeutic swimming, music therapy, horse riding, and parental support.
- Flexible Work Model: Our hybrid approach offers a level of remote work flexibility that supports work-life balance while preserving strong collaboration and team spirit.
- Modern Workspaces: Contemporary offices designed to support comfort, health, and productivity, with fully equipped workstations, quiet areas, on-site restaurant, and group fitness sessions .
- Lifelong Learning: Cepal supports continuous learning through access to e-learning platforms and structured professional development programs.
- Career Progression: We are committed to your growth, offering a clear development path supported by feedback, mentoring, and personalized learning plans.
- Make a Difference: Get involved in regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering initiatives that reflect our values and foster a sense of purpose and community.
At Cepal, we believe that inclusion is more than a value, it's a way of thinking and acting. As members of the Diversity Charter Greece, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, empowered, and free to contribute meaningfully.
All applications are treated fairly, confidentially, and based solely on qualifications and merit.
