Mario Kerschbaum
About Mario Kerschbaum
Mario Kerschbaum serves as Vice President of Leveraged & Acquisition Finance at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he has worked since 2023. He has a strong academic background in finance and accounting from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) and extensive experience in corporate finance and banking.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Mario Kerschbaum currently serves as Vice President in the Leveraged & Acquisition Finance division at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the bank's strategic initiatives in financing leveraged buyouts and acquisitions. His role involves structuring and executing complex financial transactions, working closely with corporate clients to meet their financing needs.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to his current role, Kerschbaum held various positions at Raiffeisen Bank International AG. He worked as an Associate in Corporate Finance from 2020 to 2023, where he focused on advising clients on financial strategies. He also participated in the Corporate Banking Graduate Program from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in his career at the bank, he served as a Student Support in Economics, Fixed Income, and FX Research, as well as in Operational Risk Controlling.
Academic Background
Kerschbaum studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance and Accounting from 2017 to 2019. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business, Economics, and Social Sciences. His foundational education includes an A-Level in Management, Controlling, and Accounting from Handelsakademie Neunkirchen, completed between 2006 and 2011.
Research and Teaching Assistant Experience
From 2018 to 2019, Kerschbaum worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) in Vienna, Austria. In this role, he supported academic research and assisted in teaching activities, contributing to the educational development of students in economics and finance.
Internship Experience
Kerschbaum began his career at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as an Intern in Financial Accounting & Reporting from 2016 to 2017. He gained practical experience in financial reporting processes and accounting practices. Additionally, he served as Student Support in Operational Risk Controlling for five months in 2017, further enhancing his understanding of risk management in the banking sector.