Elena Trimcheska, Head of Education, ACI Financial Markets Association
Elena Trimcheska is the Head of Education at ACI Financial Markets Association (ACI FMA), appointed after more than a decade of dedicated involvement with the Association’s values and educational mission. She leads ACI FMA’s global educational initiatives with a strong focus on syllabus development, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Elena has held senior management roles across international and regional banking groups, including Société Générale and Erste Group Bank, and served as Partner and Advisory Lead in professional services with Grant Thornton. Her expertise spans financial markets, asset and liability management, risk management, valuations, mergers and acquisitions, and financial due diligence.
She is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of education, firmly believing it to be the most important driver of personal and professional growth. Elena began her career in the banking sector’s treasury operations, where she earned the ACI Dealing Certificate and ACI Diploma. Recognized for her leadership potential and academic excellence, she was awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, one of the UK Government’s flagship international awards, to pursue a Master of Science in International Securities, Investment and Banking at the ICMA Centre, University of Reading. She achieved the CFA Charter in 2018 and is currently enrolled in the ACCA program.