LEONIDAS FENGOS

LEONIDAS FENGOS

# Case Studies

Selected projects demonstrating collaboration, problem-solving, and IT-finance integration in the banking sector.

#Case Study 1

Banking Sector Operational & Transformation Support - Period: 2019 – 2024 Companies: Cepal Hellas & Alpha Bank
🔹 Context : Worked in outsourced roles across the Greek banking sector, initially supporting NPL operations at Cepal Hellas, and subsequently contributing to transformation initiatives within Alpha Bank. Focused on operational support, IT-business alignment, and cross-department collaboration in complex banking environments.

🔹 Problem : Banking organisations often operate in silos, with separate departments such as business units, customer service, and IT having different priorities and communication styles. This creates friction, operational delays, and challenges in problem resolution.

🔹 Actions : 
  • Supported operational processes in NPL management at Cepal Hellas, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal workflows.
  • Progressed to Alpha Bank transformation projects, acting as a coordination point across customer service, business units, IT development, and IT infrastructure teams.
  • Collaborated with multiple directors, navigating strict and demanding management styles, while resolving operational and IT-related challenges.
  • Facilitated communication, aligned technical and business perspectives, and supported problem-solving initiatives across departments.

🔹 Results :
  • Strengthened cross-department collaboration and communication.
  • Contributed to the smoother execution of operational and transformation activities.
  • Developed professional skills in negotiating with different stakeholders, solving organisational problems, and bridging IT systems with business objectives.

#Case Study 2

Branch Cashier Department IT Support & Insurance Product Automation - Period: 2014 – 2019 Company: Piraeus Bank (Piraeus Agency, ERGO Bancassurance, Branches of Bank)
🔹 Context : Worked on ERGO Bancassurance projects supporting the cashier department at Piraeus Bank branches. Focused on improving insurance and investment product processing, enabling smoother operations and supporting branch staff in sales activities.

🔹 Problem : Branch cashiers faced delays and errors in creating insurance policies and offering financial products due to fragmented systems and manual processes. These inefficiencies limited sales performance and client service quality.

🔹 Actions :
  • Provided support for branch-level IT systems, including automation of policy creation and handling failed requests on the IBS platform.
  • Assisted the cashier department in using the ERGO Sales Tool (EST) to offer investment and insurance solutions to clients efficiently.
  • Coordinated with IT teams to troubleshoot system issues and ensure smooth operation at the branch level.
  • Facilitated alignment between technical processes and daily operational needs of the cashiers.

🔹 Results : 
  • Increased efficiency and reliability in processing insurance and investment products at the branch level.
  • Enabled cashiers to better serve clients and improve cross-selling performance.
  • Strengthened IT-business integration in a practical branch environment.
  • Developed professional skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and supporting operational effectiveness within financial services.