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Attila Sándor

Vienna, Austria

Kurzprofil

Senior risk manager with 10+ years of experience in capital and liquidity management, risk modelling, and regulatory steering across international banking environments. Skilled in developing risk strategies, optimizing capital and liquidity, and leading model development and validation. Experienced in supervisory interactions and board-level reporting.

Currently relocating to Spain for personal reasons and fully committed to continuing my career there.

Übersicht

20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Berufserfahrung

Head of Risk Steering & Management

Western Union International Bank GmbH
Vienna
2019.05 - Current
  • Lead capital management strategy, including internal capital allocation and planning, and internal risk capital measurement.
  • Lead a small team ensuring high‑quality risk assessments, modelling and reporting aligned with regulatory expectations.
  • Drive capital and liquidity optimization initiatives and oversee large exposure steering.
  • Manage ICAAP/ILAAP processes, including model development, validation, recalibration, and documentation.
  • Oversee risk reporting across credit, liquidity, interest rate, operational and other Pillar 2 risks.
  • Responsible for the risk materiality assessment process.
  • Definition of the bank’s risk strategy and risk appetite statement.
  • Conduct scenario analyses and bank-wide stress tests.
  • Implementation of ESG risk management framework
  • Conduct risk assessment of new products
  • Lead development and updates of the Recovery Plan and regulatory disclosures (Pillar 3).
  • Ensure compliance with EMIR and contribute to EMIR II implementation.
  • Coordinate monthly Risk Committee meetings and prepare materials for the Management Board and Supervisory Board.
  • Maintain and enhance risk governance, including ownership of key risk policies and processes.
  • Monitor regulatory developments (CRR III, CRD V, etc.) and implement required changes.
  • Liaise with regulators and external/internal auditors

Achievements:

  • Reduced capital requirements by 20% through optimization of internal capital allocation.
  • Implemented new stress testing framework improving scenario accuracy.
  • Introduced an advanced risk materiality assessment framework and defined mitigation actions that lowered the bank’s risk profile.
  • Successfully led SREP submission with positive supervisory feedback

Risk Manager

Western Union International Bank GmbH
Vienna
2016.01 - 2019.04
  • Performed risk analysis and reporting for derivative and non-derivative portfolios.
  • Assessed credit risk inherent in derivative products.
  • Acted as main contact for credit-risk-related regulatory requirements.
  • Implemented regulatory processes including forbearance, groups of connected clients, shadow banking, FINREP, AnaCredit.
  • Monitored compliance with large exposure requirements.
  • Delivered IT-driven risk projects.
  • Prepared and revised internal risk governance guidelines.

Credit Risk Manager

Raiffeisen Centrobank AG
Vienna
2010.02 - 2015.12
  • Conducted risk analysis of financial institutions and corporate clients.
  • Prepared risk documentation and reports for decision-making.
  • Monitored credit exposures and limit excesses.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Contributed to ICAAP preparation.
  • Implemented EMIR-related risk management requirements.
  • Managed collateral for OTC derivatives.
  • Developed and maintained risk tools and databases.
  • Updated internal directives.

Transport Manager

LKW Walter Internationale Transportorganisation AG
Vienna
2006.05 - 2010.01

Credit Analyst

Banca Carpatica SA
Romania
2005.09 - 2006.04

Ausbildung

Financial Risk Manager (FRM) -

GARP
2015.01 - 2017.01

Cost Accounting / Controlling -

WIFI Vienna
Vienna
2008.01 - 2009.01

Master of European Studies (DAAD Scholarship) -

University of Hamburg
Hamburg
2004.01 - 2005.01

University Degree in Economics -

Babeș-Bolyai University
Cluj Napoca
2000.01 - 2004.01

Business Studies (DAAD Scholarship) - DAAD Scholarship

University of Trier
Trier
2002.01 - 2003.01

Kompetenzen

  • Capital & Liquidity Management
  • Risk Modelling
  • Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis
  • Regulatory Steering (Basel III, CRR/CRD)
  • Credit Risk & Large Exposures
  • Recovery & Resolution Planning
  • ESG Risk Management
  • Risk Reporting (Pillar 1 & 2 & 3)
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Stakeholder Communication

Hobbys

  • Financial markets
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Skiing
  • Reading

Languages

Hungarian, Romanian
First languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Turkish
Upper intermediate
B2

Zeitleiste

Head of Risk Steering & Management

Western Union International Bank GmbH
2019.05 - Current

Risk Manager

Western Union International Bank GmbH
2016.01 - 2019.04

Financial Risk Manager (FRM) -

GARP
2015.01 - 2017.01

Credit Risk Manager

Raiffeisen Centrobank AG
2010.02 - 2015.12

Cost Accounting / Controlling -

WIFI Vienna
2008.01 - 2009.01

Transport Manager

LKW Walter Internationale Transportorganisation AG
2006.05 - 2010.01

Credit Analyst

Banca Carpatica SA
2005.09 - 2006.04

Master of European Studies (DAAD Scholarship) -

University of Hamburg
2004.01 - 2005.01

Business Studies (DAAD Scholarship) - DAAD Scholarship

University of Trier
2002.01 - 2003.01

University Degree in Economics -

Babeș-Bolyai University
2000.01 - 2004.01
Attila Sándor