Pavol Kiralvarga is the Head of Financial Analysis and Investor Relations at Tatra banka. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the bank’s business through actionable insights, deep-dive financial analysis, and the implementation of strategic measures, as well as managing investor relations activities. Previously, Pavol served as Head of Wholesale Funding, where he was responsible for the bank’s long-term funding, including Covered bonds, MREL bonds, Capital instruments, and other funding sources. He led the issuance of Tatra banka’s first green bond, marking a significant milestone as the first green bond issued in Slovakia. Pavol has also been an active contributor to the bank’s ESG agenda, regularly leading and presenting at green bond committee meetings and co-managing green bond allocation and impact reporting. Before his leadership roles, he worked as a debt capital markets specialist and a loan syndication specialist. Pavol holds an MSc in Financial Mathematics from Warwick Business School and is a CFA charterholder.
All Sessions by Pavol Kiral'varga
PANEL DISCUSSION: MARKET INSTABILITY – THE NEW NORMAL?
Managing pricing, funding and bond issuance in an era of persistent volatility
- Examining recent experiences with bond issuance and volatility across European markets, including regional impacts from geopolitical tensions
- Assessing the effects of tariffs and macroeconomic shifts on funding strategies and treasury operations
- Preparing balance sheets and liquidity positions to withstand market shocks and funding disruptions
- Pricing and modeling assets effectively – incorporating FTP and liquidity cost curve considerations
- Utilizing hedging strategies and structured products to manage interest rate risk, volatility, and funding costs

