Vitalii Patenko, Cfa, Frm
About Vitalii Patenko, Cfa, Frm
Vitalii Patenko is an Executive Director at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, where he leads Financial Institutions and Sovereigns Risk Management. With over 12 years of experience in this role and a strong background in risk management, he has significantly contributed to the bank's strategies in both emerging and developed markets.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Vitalii Patenko has served as Executive Director and Head of Financial Institutions and Sovereigns Risk Management at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2012. In this role, he leads the department responsible for managing the bank's credit business with financial institutions and sovereign entities across both emerging and developed markets. His tenure at the bank spans over 12 years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of risk management strategies that enhance the bank's operational resilience.
Previous Experience at Raiffeisen Bank Aval
Prior to his current position, Vitalii Patenko worked at Raiffeisen Bank Aval from 2004 to 2012. He held the role of Deputy Head of Market and Credit Financial Institutions and later became the Head of Credit Financial Institutions Risk Management. His experience in Ukraine provided him with a solid foundation in credit risk management, which he has applied in his subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Vitalii Patenko has pursued extensive education in finance and risk management. He achieved the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation from the Global Association of Risk Professionals in 2011. He passed the Level I CFA exam in 2013 and the Level II CFA exam in 2016, both on his first attempt. Additionally, he is an Executive MBA candidate at WU Executive Academy and the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where he studied Business Administration and Management.
Background in Risk Management
Vitalii Patenko possesses a strong background in operational risk management, which has been instrumental in shaping the risk management strategies at Raiffeisen Bank International. His expertise extends to managing credit risk for corporate and SME sectors, as well as financial institutions. He has also been involved in market risk management, enhancing the bank's capability to respond to financial market fluctuations.
Academic Qualifications
Vitalii Patenko holds a Master's degree in Banking from Kyiv National Economics University, which he completed from 2000 to 2005. His academic background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in risk management roles within the banking sector.