Elena Filipidescu
About Elena Filipidescu
Elena Filipidescu serves as the Managing Director of Financial Institutions, Country & Portfolio Risk Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a position she has held since 2021. Her extensive career in the banking sector includes various roles at Raiffeisen Bank International and its subsidiaries, spanning over two decades.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Elena Filipidescu serves as the Managing Director for Financial Institutions, Country & Portfolio Risk Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's strategic risk management initiatives in Austria. Her role involves overseeing risk assessment and management for financial institutions and portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing the bank's risk framework.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to her current role, Elena Filipidescu worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as the Head of Credit Portfolio Management from 2015 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed credit risk and portfolio strategies, focusing on optimizing the bank's credit exposure. Earlier in her career, she served as an Executive Assistant to the Board from 2011 to 2012 and as Assistant Vice-President at Raiffeisen International from 2008 to 2012.
Career Progression in Financial Services
Elena Filipidescu's career in financial services began as a credit analyst at Raiffeisen Bank from 2000 to 2004. She then advanced to become a Credit Risk Manager at Raiffeisen International from 2004 to 2008. Following this, she worked as an Adviser at Raiffeisenbank ZAO in the Russian Federation from 2012 to 2013. Her extensive experience spans various roles that focus on risk management and credit analysis.
Educational Background
Elena Filipidescu studied at Academia de Studii Economice din București from 1996 to 2000, where she completed her undergraduate education. She furthered her studies at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), earning an MBA from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial management and risk assessment.