Eugenia Smerkis



EOS Advisory is an independent, bespoke, multi-lingual boutique consultancy & advisory solutions company registered in Monaco.

EOS Advisory is based in the very heart of Monaco, in the carré d'or luxury district, located at the prestigious One Monte – Carlo Business Center, the Monaco’s newest and most prestigious real estate development, overlooking the Jardin du Casino.

EOS Advisory offers its clients the high-quality, strategic advice with highest professionalism and full attention and the personalised implementation solutions.

EOS Advisory is founded by Eugenia Smerkis, a British citizen and a Monaco resident privilégiée with over 20 years professional experience in the leading, global, international, financial institutions in the investment and private banking sector in London and Monaco, who is also an active VIP Commercial Advisor in one of the world's largest insurance and asset management companies, Generali, in Monaco.
Eugenia Smerkis
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Eugenia Smerkis - Professional Profile

Eugenia Smerkis
Eugenia’s childhood taught her the value of discipline, courage, determination and hard work and to be agile, adaptable, resilient and quick thinker.

Upon completion of her studies in Paris, Eugenia decided to live independently from her parents, to get experience living in Moscow which was going through the transition period and to study Economics in the Moscow State University.



She moved from Paris to Moscow and continued her studies at the Economics Department of the Moscow State University.

She completed the Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics at the Moscow State University with Honours.

Upon completion of her studies in Moscow, she got married and moved with her husband who had American education and held the senior executive position with the US Citibank bank initially to New York in the USA and later to London, in the UK.

In London, Eugenia completed a Master of Science Degree in the International Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, a British university specialising in the research, scientific and academic teaching of economic sciences and a member institution of the University of London.

Eugenia’s farther was the Member of the Russian Chamber of Commerce in Paris and the Managing Director of the French subsidiary of the Russian foreign trade company in the oil & gas sector.

In Paris, Eugenia lived with her family in the 16th arrondissement near the Russian Embassy and the Russian Chamber of Commerce and graduated with Honours from the High School at the Russian Embassy in Paris.
Eugenia Smerkis was raised in the family of a diplomat and a businessman and in her early age moved with her family on a business mission from Moscow, Russia to Paris, France.
Eugenia Smerkis
For 9 years Eugenia worked as the Senior Private Banker in Monaco initially for 8 years at the exclusive, pure player, boutique, private bank KBL Monaco Private Bankers, which was later renamed Banque Richelieu Monaco and then at the private, independent, family bank, Andbank Monaco.

As the Senior Private Banker, Eugenia was responsible for building and managing the portfolio of High Net Worth Individual and Ultra High Net Worth Individual European, Eastern European and Commonwealth of Independent States (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, etc.) clients.

Eugenia was responsible for the development of the business relationships with the High Net Worth Individual and Ultra High Net Worth Individual clients and was their trusted advisor in the areas of wealth preservation and growth and the structuring and optimisation of the lending options.

After working in the investment and private banking sector for almost 20 years, Eugenia decided to expand her sectors of professional activity and work more independently.

Since December 2022, Eugenia Smerkis holds the position of the VIP Commercial Advisor in Generali Group in Monaco. Generali is one of the world's largest insurance and asset management companies.

In her position as the VIP Commercial Advisor in Generali Group in Monaco, Eugenia Smerkis is responsible for the development of the commercial relationships with the High Net Worth Individual and Ultra High Net Worth Individual VIP clients and the promotion and marketing of Generali life insurance, medical, property, automobile, boat, airplane and art insurance products.

In February 2023, Eugenia founded the independent, bespoke, boutique consultancy & advisory solutions company in Monaco, EOS Advisory.



She specialised in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions, IPOs, privatizations, financing and structuring of debt instruments for the companies in the global and renewables energy sectors.

In 2012, Eugenia Smerkis decided to pursue professional opportunities in the private banking sector. She moved from London to Monaco to work as the Senior Private Banker.
Trained as a professional international accountant, with the Master of Science Degree in the International Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science,
Eugenia Smerkis worked in the investment banking sector in London in the leading, global, financial institutions such as Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Barclays Capital and Credit Suisse for 10 years.
Eugenia Smerkis
As a VIP Commercial Advisor in Generali Monaco, Eugenia has gained an in-depth knowledge of various private and corporate insurance products such as life insurance, medical, automobile, property, boat, airplane and art insurance products.


Private banking experience as the Senior Private Banker with the portfolio of the High Net Worth Individual and Ultra High Net Worth Individual clients for almost 10 years in Monaco, enabled Eugenia to strengthen client relationship management and development skills, to gain knowledge of the wealth management and wealth structuring services, mortgage and lombard lending products, Monaco private banking rules, requirements and Anti – Money Laundering regulations and to develop an extensive network of experienced business partners.

Over 10 years of investment banking experience with the leading, global, financial institutions such as Bank of America, Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas and Barclays Capital in London enabled Eugenia to develop

strong financial skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, time management, multi-tasking, professionalism and ethics.

Press Articles

Glamorous May on
the Côte d'Azur
Eugenia Smerkis –
a Monaco Star of
Finance – giving insights on ESG Framework & Investing
Festival de Cannes
Eugenia Smerkis - a Successful Lady in Monaco
The Tremendous Success of the 2019 Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean

Mission, Approach, Clients & Commitments

EOS Advisory Services

-Advisory Services
EOS Advisory provides high quality strategic advice aimed at addressing the client’s needs, reaching their goals, protecting from taking the wrong decisions, solving clients’ problems and accelerating business growth.

-Research & analysis
of the market
For specific clients’ requirements, EOS Advisory expertly researches, analyses and compares offers available on the market using objective parameters such as price, fees / commissions, quality and type of services or products.

-Negotiations
EOS Advisory assists clients in negotiating unique and individual price terms and conditions.
-Administration & Information
EOS Advisory can save clients’ time and avoid unnecessary efforts by informing about actions required in achieving clients objectives and assisting with the preparation and administration of necessary documentation.
-Intermediation
EOS Advisory can represent clients professionally, successfully and reliably to ensure more smooth
and quick completion of clients’ projects.
-Public Relations
& Marketing Support
EOS Advisory can provide public relations and marketing support, customised sales strategies tailored for geographical areas and product types and direct contacts with the potential customers.
-Promotional Events
& Media Coverage
EOS Advisory can assist with the organisation of promotional events of different scale and assist with customised media coverage.
Eugenia Smerkis

Sustainability & ESG aspect

EOS Advisory is committed to sustainability and believes that sustainability is a necessary strategic way to approach business and not just a nice-to-have.


Among its customers EOS Advisory prioritises sustainable companies with the high ESG (Ecological, Social & Governance) scoring.

Eugenia Smerkis

Previous Significant Projects

Berin Iglesias Art, the world leading, international events management company

&

OMNIYAT, a leading luxury real estate developer in Dubai

with the organisations of the Grand, Luxurious Michelin - Star Gala Dinners and Large-Scale Concerts with the participation of Top, International Celebrities – Artists in the most exclusive and prestigious venues including:

  • Monaco Yacht Club,
  • Monaco Grimaldi Forum,
  • Le Lana 5 – Star Hotel in Courchevel,
  • Ineos Private Members Club in Courchevel,
  • Twiga Club in Forte dei Marmi and
  • The Billionaire Club at Sporting Monte-Carlo.


Public Relations and Marketing Support to
OMNIYAT Summer
Big Art Festival
Gala Dinner & Concert
in the Billionaire at
Sporting – Monte - Carlo

OMNIYAT Summer
Big Art Festival Gala Dinner & Concert in Monaco Yacht Club

Previous Significant Projects

  • Berin Iglesias Art, the world’s leading, international event management company,

  • Binghatti, the UAE’s most iconic real estate development company, and

  • Jacob & Co, the legendary American ultra – luxury jewelry and watch company,

with the organisation of the

100% - Art, the Exclusive, Private Guided Tour of the 100 Masterpieces by the world – famous French impressionist painter, Claude Monet, the performance of the famous violinist and UNICEF Ambassador, Maxim Vengerov, the brilliant harpist Jana Bouskova, the world-renowned ballerina Alina Cojocaru and the Michelin – Star Gala Dinner in Monaco Grimaldi Forum

  • for the exclusive presentation to the High Net Worth Individual Clients & Ultra High Net Worth Individual clients of Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences, Dubai’s newest legendary real estate project, considered to become the tallest residential building in the world.


Public Relations and Marketing Support to
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+33 6 43 91 57 70
eos@eugeniasmerkis.com
esmerkis2202@gmail.com

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EOS Advisory
One Monte – Carlo
C/O AAACS
6, Avenue Princesse Alice 98000 Monaco


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