Client Relations

Katie Ryan
Client Relations Associate
Katie joined Algebris in 2023 to support the Client Relations team.
She is a recent graduate with a MSc in Finance (Investment and Asset Management) from University College Cork.
She also holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Limerick, where she majored in Economics and Finance and minored in Globalization.
Katie joins us from Alter Domus where she has been working as a Private Debt Analyst.
Outside of work Katie enjoys the outdoors, travelling and experiencing new cultures, as well as playing Camogie.

Giuseppe Carriere della Giusta
Client Relations Associate
Giuseppe joined Algebris in 2023 to support the Client Relations Team.
Giuseppe is a recent graduate with an MScs in International Finance from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics. He also holds a Bachelor in International Economics and Management from Bocconi University.
During his studies, Giuseppe gained experience in Private Equity at DeA Capital and in financial services, through projects on ESG transition and banks regulatory framework at PwC Italy.
Italian national, Giuseppe earned his IB from the British School of Milan and is also fluent in Spanish, as he attended an exchange semester at Universidad Católica del Uruguay in Montevideo. Outside of work he enjoys backpacking, volunteering, and playing football and tennis.

Iliyana Tsankova
Head of Client Relations
Iliyana joined Algebris in 2016 and is currently Head of Client Relations. She works closely with the Business Development team to enable the growth of Algebris’ distribution network and product offering, while supporting existing investors, platforms and distributors globally. Before Algebris, Iliyana worked for Morgan Stanley as an analyst for the UCITS funds platform FundLogic.
Iliyana is a CFA charter holder and has an MSc in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics. In addition, she holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and BA in Business Administration from the American University in Bulgaria.
Outside of work, Iliyana enjoys travelling, yoga and hiking. She lives in London with her partner and daughter.

Lilla Szasz
Client Relations Senior Associate
Lilla joined Algebris in 2021 to support the Client Relations team.
Prior to joining Algebris, Lilla worked for CACEIS Bank in Luxembourg as an Investor Services Officer and beforehand at BlackRock in Budapest as a Client Experience Senior Associate. She started her career at KPMG in 2014.
She graduated in International Economy and Business at the Corvinus University of Budapest and holds an Msc in International Management (CEMS) with an exchange at HEC Paris.
She speaks English, Italian, French and Hungarian. In her free time, she enjoys doing ballet and discovering new places.

Magdalene Lim
Client Relations Senior Associate
Magdalene joined Algebris in 2023 to support our business in Asia ex-Japan from the Singapore office. Her responsibilities include supporting the Business Development Mangers/Directors for Asia in the sales/fundraising process and client relations & client servicing for existing investors.
Magdalene brings with her more than 14 years of significant experience in both institutional and intermediary client servicing. Prior to Algebris, she worked for Schroders and beforehand she spent 7 years at abrdn as a Client Service Manager where she covered the institutional and intermediary client relationship management for Southeast Asia and Korea. Previously she was a Sales & Marketing Support Specialist at Natixis AM, focusing on institutional clients for Asia Pacific ex Japan.
She holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.
Outside of work, Magdalene loves travelling (especially road trips), good food and music.

Niamh Gleeson
Head of Distribution, Ireland
Niamh joined Algebris as the Designated Person for Distribution (Ireland) in 2020. Niamh has over 20 years of experience in Asset Management, working in Ireland and Bermuda with UCITS and AIFs from a range of domiciles and investment strategies.
Most recently, Niamh worked as a senior member of the Outsourcing Control Team with Amundi (Ireland), responsible for oversight and support of international proprietary and third-party services providers to the management company; managing any regulatory, operational and product initiatives impacting those services. Previously, Niamh held positions in Business Development & Investor Relations at Pioneer Investments, BNY Mellon and JP Morgan.
Niamh holds a BA (Hons) Degree in European Studies from University College Cork. Niamh is based in Dublin and in her free time enjoys road biking, hiking and yoga.

Pauric Donnelly
Client Relations Associate
Pauric joined Algebris in 2022 to support the Client Relations team.
Prior to joining Algebris, Pauric worked at Citco as part of the Client Integration Relations Team, onboarding and maintaining relationships with large Hedge Funds and Private Equity firms.
Pauric holds a Bachelor of Economics and Finance from Queens University Belfast.
In his free time, Pauric enjoys most sports but in particular Golf and Football. He also has a passion for fitness and holds a certification in Personal Training.

Phuong Nguyen
Business Development Senior Associate
Phuong joined Algebris as Client Relations Senior Associate in November 2023 to support the grow of the client base in Germany, Austria & Switzerland.
Prior to joining Algebris Phuong spent more than 23 years at GAM where he worked five years as an Investment Controller, 15 years as a Portfolio & Business Manager and Client Support Manager. He graduated in business economics from the Swiss Institute for Business Economics.
Besides his mother tongue German (Swiss German), Phuong is fluent in English, and has good knowledge of French and Vietnamese.
Phuong enjoys playing Tennis on a competitive level. He also enjoys reading books, skiing, and traveling.

Sanjhali Agarwal
Client Relations Senior Associate
Sanjhali joined Algebris in 2020 to help support the Client Relations team.
Prior to joining Algebris, she worked for BlackRock as an analyst where she was responsible for the production of due diligence questionnaires for institutional clients.
Sanjhali completed her MBA in International Business and B.Tech in Computer Science from Amity University, India.
In her free time, Sanjhali enjoys meditating and spending time with her family.

Susan Spagnolini
Client Relations Senior Associate
Susan joined Algebris Client Relations team in 2016. She currently oversees and coordinates client servicing efforts for Italian investors, ensuring seamless communication and support within Algebris.
Susan obtained her MSc in Management and Strategy from the London School of Economics. In addition, she holds a BA (Hons) in International Economics, Management and Finance from Bocconi University.
During her studies, Susan participated in volunteering projects involving underprivileged children in Italy and the UK. She was classically trained in ballet for 15 years following the method of the Royal Academy of Dance.

Teresa Maiello
Client Relations Senior Associate
Teresa joined Algebris in 2024, supporting the Client Relations team.
Previously she worked in Quaestio Capital SGR, where she was in charge of Client Service for both retail and institutional clients.
She also gained experience in Fund Distribution and Fund Administration of UCITS funds at Caceis, StateStreet Bank and BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Teresa holds a degree in Economics & Finance from Bocconi University.
Great passionate about travelling, sailing and nature, she volunteers at a dog rescue centre in her spare time.

Yuko Takenaka
Client Relations Analyst