OREANDA-NEWS. December 5, 2012. On November 21, 2012 at "Bank of the Year - 2012" official awarding ceremony PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", which operates under the UniCredit Bank trade mark, was awarded with a special diploma from the NBU University of banking as the "Best bank for students" for the fourth time.

"Bank of the Year - 2012" contest according to the "Banker" magazine is held annually by "KBS-Izdat" publishing house and the "Banker" magazine among banks that have NBU license and provide services to individuals and entities. Traditionally in the frames of contest the NBU University of banking defines "The best bank for student" among local financial institutions. Financial institutions that claim to mentioned nomination are estimated by the students of the University by such criteria as: the most attractive workplace, the best internship base for students, support of students’ initiatives (competitions, conferences, youth projects) and others.

Boris Tymonkin, CEO of PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", UniCredit Bank™, commenting on the "Best bank for students" award, said: "This award, which Bank receives for the fourth time, proves in practice that we have chosen the correct and successful direction of development and support of talented youth. It is a pleasure that we have been identified as the "Best bank for students" exactly by the audience to which our social initiatives on the support of talented youngsters are directed - students".

Stefano Mantovani, Head of HR of PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", UniCredit Bank™, added: "We keep special focus on attracting potential youth and we are ready to unlock their potential. For example, this year we held the ninth Students Olympiad, which has become one of the main vectors of the Bank social activity. We are sure that involving young people to work in the Bank, who strive for professional development and who are interested in career growth, we improve ourselves as an employer".