Peter Girrer
About Peter Girrer
Peter Girrer serves as the Head of Department (Interim) for Group Credit Risk Management II at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in Vienna, Austria. He has extensive experience in credit risk management, particularly in the materials and energy sectors, and has worked in various roles within the bank since 2005.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Peter Girrer has been serving as the Head of Department (interim) for Group Credit Risk Management II at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2022. He is based in Vienna, Austria. Prior to this role, he was the Team Head for Credit Risk Management in the Materials & Energy sector since 2018. His earlier positions at Raiffeisen Bank International include Senior Credit Risk Manager from 2017 to 2018 and Credit Risk Manager from 2005 to 2010, both in Vienna. He also held various roles at the Raiffeisen Bank International Beijing Branch, including Head of Division and Head of Department.
Education and Expertise
Peter Girrer studied at WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) and the University of Economics, Vienna, where he focused on Aussenhandel, achieving a Master's degree and Magister from 1993 to 2003. He possesses expertise in managing asset-based risk, particularly in receivables financing and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), utilizing a top-down approach. Additionally, he emphasizes the integration of ESG-related topics into the underwriting process.
Background
Peter Girrer has a diverse background in credit risk management, with extensive experience at Raiffeisen Bank International. His career spans various roles and locations, including significant positions in both Vienna and Beijing. He worked at the Raiffeisen Bank International Beijing Branch from 2005 to 2016, where he progressed from Credit Risk Manager to Head of Department. His international experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of credit risk across different markets.
Achievements in Credit Risk Management
Throughout his career, Peter Girrer has been involved in the implementation of sanction regimes within the credit risk management framework. He conducts industry analysis specifically for the materials and energy sectors, which informs risk assessment and management strategies. His focus on integrating ESG considerations into credit processes reflects a commitment to evolving industry standards.