Erste Group

Sometimes, one sentence stays with you for a lifetime. 💙 Growing up in Hungary, Krisztina Ledniczky learned to take responsibility from an early age. One sentence stayed with her ever since: “Little girl, you can do it.” Looking back today, she says that learning to love herself and believing in herself had the greatest impact on her life. Today, she supports private banking customers at Erste Magyarország and finds the greatest joy in helping people solve problems and making a difference in their everyday lives. Discover Krisztina's story 👉 https://lnkd.in/dkAAPsxc

Communication is not only about language. It's about understanding. 💞 Growing up with deaf parents shaped Danijela Vukomanović's perspective from an early age. Today, that perspective influences both the way she works and the way she connects with people. On the International Day of Sign Languages, we're sharing Danijela's story and celebrating the many ways people connect, understand and belong. Discover the story of Danijela from Erste Banka Srbija 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9PGXcvr

Everyone deserves to be accepted for who they are. 💙 Growing up in a small village in the Czech Republic, Jiří Zvoníček was taught from an early age to blend in rather than stand out. Today, he can be himself at work – and is committed to making sure that no one feels they have to wear a mask. As a Customer Journey Expert and lead of the Queer & Allies network at Česká spořitelna, he listens to people, understands their needs and helps create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Discover Jiří's story 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDAPGw4U

In Central Europe, the biggest real estate opportunities often come from understanding what makes each market unique. Different regulatory environments, economic conditions and business cultures can create very distinct opportunities from one market to the next. Navigating this complexity requires a partner with deep local expertise and a regional perspective. For international investors and developers, that expertise can make the difference between simply accessing a market and truly understanding it. For more than 50 years, Erste Group has been helping clients navigate Central Europe's real estate landscape. We provide market insights, financing solutions, and access across multiple markets through a single point of contact. Today, we manage a commercial real estate financing portfolio of 30 billion euros and support transactions exceeding 5 billion euros annually. I look forward to meeting investors, developers, and industry peers at Expo Real to discuss market trends, emerging opportunities, and the factors shaping the future of real estate across the region. Schedule a meeting: www.erstegroup.com/cre

Career in 2 Pictures ✨ From serving clients at the branch counter to coordinating a Retail Credit Risk team – a long‑term journey driven by curiosity, learning, and change. When Jelena Lalović joined Erste Banka Srbija more than 20 years ago, she started at the Vrbas branch as a cashier before moving into a client advisor role. These early years gave her a strong foundation in customer relations and banking operations. 🏦 After five years in branches, she embraced a new challenge in the Segments Management Division, working as a trainer for the sales network within the Fitness project, where she further strengthened her communication and mentoring skills. 🤝 In 2011, Jelena joined the Credit Risk Management Department as a Senior Credit Risk Officer for retail clients. Over the years, she expanded her expertise and responsibilities, growing into her current role as Retail Credit Risk Team Coordinator. Looking back, Jelena sees these 20 years as a period filled with learning, challenges, and personal satisfaction. What she values most are the people she worked with and the opportunity to keep developing both professionally and personally. 💙 👉 Her advice? Trust the process, embrace change, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Jelena’s story shows how openness to new opportunities and continuous learning can build a rewarding long-term career. Explore career opportunities within Erste Group’s international network ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d-j_RHfJ

Career in 2 Pictures ✨ When Milana Miličić first stepped into the professional world, her path was anything but linear. From student roles to international hospitality experience in the U.S. and early exposure to banking operations, she built a strong foundation in both client-facing and operational work. A spontaneous step into Erste Banka Srbija became a defining moment. Starting as a Junior Digital Associate, Milana quickly grew into a more strategic role, contributing to complex initiatives – from implementing a new core banking system to supporting the development and launch of digital solutions, including the new mobile banking app. 📲 What Milana values most is the culture: an environment that encourages initiative, open dialogue, and continuous learning. Through dynamic projects and collaboration with diverse teams, she found not just professional growth, but also a sense of purpose – knowing her work makes a real impact on the organization and on customer experience. 🤝 Her advice? 👉Trust yourself more, take initiative earlier, and don’t shy away from the unknown – because that’s exactly where real progress begins. Explore career opportunities within Erste Group’s international network ▶️ https://lnkd.in/d-j_RHfJ