Bjoern Scheufler

Bjoern Scheufler is a highly experienced Credit Risk professional currently serving as Director - Credit Risk Financial Institutions at Barclays Investment Bank. In this senior sanctioning role, Bjoern leads the coverage of a diverse portfolio of European financial institutions, leveraging his extensive expertise in credit risk management to support Barclays’ strategic objectives. His responsibilities encompass overseeing the assessment and mitigation of credit risks associated with complex financial entities, including banks, asset managers, and securitisation vehicles. Bjoern plays a pivotal role in implementing regulatory requirements, such as Basel III and other prudential standards, ensuring that Barclays remains compliant while maintaining a robust risk framework.

A key focus of Bjoern’s work involves leading projects to enhance internal credit scoring models and credit policies, which are critical for accurate risk assessment and decision-making. He is also instrumental in process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining credit sanctioning workflows and strengthening controls to mitigate operational and credit risks. His expertise extends to managing and developing the securitisation portfolio, where he applies advanced risk analytics and portfolio management techniques to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

Currently, Bjoern is actively involved in building and scaling a dedicated FI sanctioning team within Barclays’ new European subsidiary, Barclays Bank Ireland plc. This strategic initiative aims to enhance the bank’s credit risk capabilities across Europe, fostering a more resilient and agile risk management environment. With his comprehensive skill set in credit risk, portfolio management, and banking, Bjoern continues to contribute significantly to Barclays’ risk governance and its broader investment banking operations, ensuring the bank’s credit risk practices remain innovative, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.