Thorsten Güldner Bervoets
About Thorsten Güldner Bervoets
Thorsten Güldner Bervoets serves as the Group Head of Financial Sanctions and Executive Director at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in compliance, having previously held senior roles in financial sanctions and anti-money laundering at Raiffeisen Bank.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Thorsten Güldner Bervoets serves as the Group Head Financial Sanctions and Executive Director at the Division Group Compliance of Raiffeisen Bank International AG. He has held this position since 2015, overseeing compliance with financial sanctions across the RBI Group. His role involves leading the Raiffeisen Competence Centre for Financial Sanctions, which focuses on ensuring adherence to financial regulations and the Code of Conduct within sensitive business operations.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank International
Prior to his current role, Thorsten Güldner Bervoets worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in various capacities. He served as a Senior Compliance Officer for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) from 2010 to 2011. He then advanced to the position of Head of Capital Markets and Financial Sanctions Compliance, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in compliance and financial regulations.
Educational Background
Thorsten Güldner Bervoets has an extensive educational background. He studied at the Freie Universität Berlin, earning a Diplom in Business Administration in 1995. He pursued a PhD in Economics at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he completed a Sprachkursus Russisch intensiv at The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg in 1988. He also holds a Certified Sanctions Specialist designation from the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists, achieved in 2020, and a Certified Compliance Officer qualification from WU Executive Academy, completed in December 2011.
Expertise in Compliance and Financial Sanctions
Thorsten Güldner Bervoets possesses significant expertise in compliance, particularly in the areas of financial sanctions, AML, and CTF. He has previously held the position of Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer and has specialized in managing compliance in sensitive business fields. His experience includes ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks and the Code of Conduct, which is crucial for maintaining operational integrity within financial institutions.