Katarzyna Lesiuk
Seoul,South Korea
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in portfolio management, financial analysis and blended finance transaction structuring and management. Proven ability to lead complex projects, negotiate effectively, and build relationships with clients and stakeholders. Passionate about driving sustainable finance initiatives and leveraging financial tools to address climate change challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Restructuring and Cancellations Specialist, Portfolio Manager
Green Climate Fund, Africa Region
2022.02 - 2025.01
- Managed diverse financial instruments in USD 1bn portfolio including grants, loans, equity in East and Southern African countries
- Defined optimal adaptive management strategies and structured new projects through engagements with implementing entities and beneficiary countries
- Monitored implementation progress and impact from project inception to closure
- Led formal approval process, coordinating internal legal, technical, and safeguard reviews
- Shared lessons learned and streamlined processes
- Sectors covered: Climate resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, ecosystem-based adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, transport & e-mobility
Manager Restructuring and Recovery
ING
Warsaw
2018.12 - 2019.12
- Restructured and recovered non-performing corporate and wholesale banking exposures in Poland, including structured and project finance transactions
- Implemented effective restructuring and collection strategies, led negotiations, coordinated interdisciplinary teams and internal approval processes
- Supervised amendments to legal documentation (LMA standard)
- Monitored risk in the assigned portfolio and evaluated exposures in line with IFRS regulations
- Sectors covered: energy, trade
Manager Restructuring of Strategic Clients
PKO Bank Polski
2012.05 - 2018.11
- Managed restructuring of strategic clients' non-performing exposures
- Implemented effective restructuring strategies, lead negotiations, coordinated interdisciplinary teams
- Managed internal approval processes and amendments to legal documentation
- Monitored risk, evaluated exposures in line with IFRS regulations
- Sectors covered: energy, infrastructure, heavy industry
Expert
PKO Bank Polski
2010.09 - 2012.04
- Prepared financial projections and recommended restructuring strategies for distressed clients
Junior Financial Analyst - Senior Financial Analyst
TDI Corporate Finance
2007.06 - 2010.08
- Engaged in due diligence and M&A transactions within renewable energy and utilities sector
- Prepared financial projections and conducted company valuations
Education
Dipl. Sozialwissenschaftlerin - International Management and Business Ethics
Internationales Hochschulinstitut Zittau
2003.10 - 2007.06
Master's degree - Economics, Foreign Trade
Wroclaw University of Economics
2000.10 - 2006.01
Certified Expert in Adaptation Finance - undefined
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
2023.01 - 2024.01
CFA - Climate risk valuation and investing certificate
Skills
- CFA Charterholder - financial analysis
- Portfolio management
- Blended finance transaction structuring and management
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Korean
Beginner
Timeline
Certified Expert in Adaptation Finance - undefined
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
2023.01 - 2024.01
Restructuring and Cancellations Specialist, Portfolio Manager
Green Climate Fund, Africa Region
2022.02 - 2025.01
Manager Restructuring and Recovery
ING
2018.12 - 2019.12
Manager Restructuring of Strategic Clients
PKO Bank Polski
2012.05 - 2018.11
Expert
PKO Bank Polski
2010.09 - 2012.04
Junior Financial Analyst - Senior Financial Analyst
TDI Corporate Finance
2007.06 - 2010.08
Dipl. Sozialwissenschaftlerin - International Management and Business Ethics
Internationales Hochschulinstitut Zittau
2003.10 - 2007.06
Master's degree - Economics, Foreign Trade
Wroclaw University of Economics
2000.10 - 2006.01