Summary
Kristians Sloka is an operations and service delivery leader with 9 years of experience optimizing processes, building scalable teams, and automating workflows across logistics and financial services. Currently managing a sanctions screening team at SEB, he brings deep expertise in end-to-end automation, risk-aware service design, and keeping high-volume payment flows frictionless. Previously he led Terminal Operations Centers at Circle K and DB Schenker, driving LEAN practices, PowerAutomate/PowerBI automation projects that saved thousands of hours, and consolidating fragmented communication channels into single CRM solutions. He combines hands-on process engineering with people leadership—repeatedly standing up remote 24/7 operations and managing cross-functional teams of 10–20 FTE. Known for turning routine tasks into measurable efficiencies, he also has a background in international relations that supports stakeholder alignment across countries. Based in Riga, Latvia, he blends practical engineering of operational tooling with a strong service mindset and audit-ready governance.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs, Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs at Riga Stradins University
Latvian, English, German, Russian, Norwegian