Birgit Niessner
About Birgit Niessner
Birgit Niessner serves as the Head of Analysis for Financial Institutions and Countries at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a position she has held since 2015. She has extensive experience in economic analysis, having previously worked as a senior economist at the European Investment Bank and in various roles at Erste Group.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Birgit Niessner serves as the Head of Analysis Financial Institutions and Countries at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the bank's strategic analysis and insights related to financial institutions and country-specific factors. Her role involves overseeing analytical frameworks and methodologies that support decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to her current role, Niessner worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as the Head of Country Analysis from 2014 to 2015. In this capacity, she was responsible for evaluating and analyzing country-specific risks and opportunities, providing essential insights that informed the bank's operations and strategies.
Experience at Erste Group
Birgit Niessner held multiple positions at Erste Group prior to her tenure at Raiffeisen Bank International. She served as Chief Analyst for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Macro from 2011 to 2013, where she focused on macroeconomic analysis in the region. Additionally, she worked as a Country Risk Officer from 2007 to 2011, assessing risks associated with various countries and advising on risk management strategies.
Professional Background at European Investment Bank
Niessner briefly worked at the European Investment Bank as a Senior Economist for five months in 2014. During this time, she contributed to economic analysis and policy recommendations, leveraging her expertise in financial institutions and economic conditions.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Birgit Niessner earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, studying from 2001 to 2003. She also holds a Master of Science from the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics, which she completed from 1995 to 1996. Her academic background supports her analytical capabilities in the financial sector.