Peter Schmutzer
About Peter Schmutzer
Peter Schmutzer serves as the Head of Group Compliance at Raiffeisen Bank International AG and is a member of the Supervisory Board at Kathrein Privatbank AG. He has extensive experience in compliance and legal roles within the financial sector, accumulating over 12 years of expertise in financial industry regulation.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Peter Schmutzer currently serves as the Head of Group Compliance at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees compliance strategies and ensures adherence to regulatory standards across the organization. His responsibilities include managing compliance risks and implementing policies that align with both local and international regulations.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to his current role, Schmutzer worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as the Head of Capital Markets Compliance from 2018 to 2021. He also served as the Deputy Compliance Officer during this time. His work involved group-steering of MiFID/MAR topics across RBI Group entities, contributing to the bank's compliance framework.
Professional Background in Compliance
Schmutzer has extensive experience in compliance within the financial sector. He worked as Head of Compliance at Speedinvest from 2021 to 2022. His earlier roles include Senior Compliance Officer - Capital Markets at Raiffeisen Bank International AG from 2015 to 2018 and Legal Counsel at Erste Group Bank AG from 2014 to 2015. He has over 12 years of expertise in financial industry regulation.
Education and Legal Training
Peter Schmutzer holds a Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) from The University of Edinburgh, which he completed in 2010. He also studied Law at Universität Wien, where he achieved a Mag.iur. degree from 2000 to 2006. Additionally, he participated in an Erasmus Exchange program at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in 2005-2006, further enhancing his legal education.
Supervisory Board Membership
Since 2022, Schmutzer has been a Member of the Supervisory Board at Kathrein Privatbank AG. In this capacity, he contributes to the governance and oversight of the bank, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting strategic decision-making.