Luka Komel

Luka Komel is a seasoned professional in credit risk management with extensive experience across several leading financial institutions. Currently serving as the Group Credit Risk Lead Validator at Erste Group since July 2017, Luka is focused on developing validation concepts and methodologies for low default portfolios while managing a small validation team. Prior to this role, Luka worked as a Senior Risk Manager at UniCredit Banka Slovenija d.d., where responsibilities included budgeting processes for credit risk. Luka's experience also includes a trainee position at the European Central Bank, involved in statistical development, and earlier roles at UniCredit Banka Slovenija as a Portfolio Credit Risk Manager, developing credit risk models. Luka holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Ljubljana.