Investor

• Sep 2021 - Present

Investor in the DVC with a personal focus on the fintech sector My role involves scouting for promising startups, mentoring portfolio companies, and managing deal flow. Responsibilities include evaluating potential investments, structuring deals, and monitoring their performance. Key skills: a strong understanding of venture capital, the ability to identify high-potential startups, and excellent negotiation abilities. Investor in the DVC with a personal focus on the fintech sector My role involves scouting for promising startups, mentoring portfolio companies, and managing deal flow. Responsibilities include evaluating potential investments, structuring deals, and monitoring their performance. Key skills: a strong understanding of venture capital, the ability to identify high-potential startups, and excellent negotiation abilities.

Director, Head of Department, Deputy Chief Accountant

• May 2012 - Mar 2022

Led Statutory, IFRS reporting, and Regulatory compliance processes under Basel III/IV regulations, managing a team of 100+ professionals. Spearheaded change projects, including IFRS 9 implementation and SmartClose. Successfully collaborated with Big4 auditors and consultants, delivering audited financial statements and maintaining a robust reporting control environment. Delivered regular presentations to the board members, external analysts, and press, while strengthening relationships with rating agencies and regulators.As a member of the ALM and Risk Management Committees:• Formulated and executed group-wide risk policies, driving strategic decision-making and fostering a culture of compliance.• Supervised capital adequacy and liquidity management.Exceptional group-level cost management and risk control skills:• Developed an internal shared service centre, consolidating reporting functions and generating significant cost savings.• Managed reporting functions across 30+ subsidiaries, maintaining stringent cost and quality KPIs.Strong strategy development and planning skills:• Led group restructuring processes and divestment of non-core assets, enhancing financial stability and business focus.• Spearheaded capital release initiatives, resulting in the release of 15+% of regulatory capital over a 3-year period.• Anticipated changes to capital requirements and communicated external regulatory developments.Outstanding people management skills:• Assembled high-performance teams, provided constructive feedback, and supported professional development.• Restructured the department, increasing individual responsibilities while maintaining staff count.Exceptional IT management skills:• Coordinated efforts between IT project managers, delivering regulatory change projects and streamlining reporting processes.• Developed an independent risk measurement unit in alignment with BCBS 239 recommendations, enhancing risk management practices. Show less

Head of IFRS group

• Feb 2011 - Jun 2012

Deputy head of methodology group

• Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

Deep expertise in accounting policy and deal structuring: • Developed, implemented, and managed accounting policies for intricate cross-jurisdictional transactions, encompassing derivatives, subordinated debt, and syndicated loans. • Assessed and provided strategic guidance on the optimal structuring of bank deals, focusing on the minimisation of capital consumption and balance sheet burden for enhanced financial performance. Deep expertise in accounting policy and deal structuring: • Developed, implemented, and managed accounting policies for intricate cross-jurisdictional transactions, encompassing derivatives, subordinated debt, and syndicated loans. • Assessed and provided strategic guidance on the optimal structuring of bank deals, focusing on the minimisation of capital consumption and balance sheet burden for enhanced financial performance.

Senior Audit Consultant

• Feb 2007 - Mar 2009

Accomplished audit team leader: • Led onsite components of 10+ audit engagements for a diverse clientele, including French-based international banks, local card payment providers, and mid-sized Russian banks, executing comprehensive audit procedures to obtain assurance on financial statements. • Mentored team members, fostering their development in banking and accounting disciplines, and contributing to their professional growth. • Implemented effective planning procedures to streamline audit processes and optimise resource allocation. • Generated and communicated insightful recommendations for business process and control environment improvements, enhancing client operations and financial management. Show less

Expert

• Feb 2003 - Feb 2007

Distinguished regulatory audit expert and team member • Participated in onsite components of 30+ regulatory compliance engagements for mid-sized Russian banks, leading 4 of them, showcasing adaptability and expertise in regulatory audits. • Conducted thorough regulatory audit procedures to verify compliance with capital adequacy ratios, liquidity ratios, and currency control regimes, ensuring adherence to relevant financial standards. • Evaluated banks' control frameworks and provided strategic recommendations to management on addressing identified weaknesses, enhancing overall financial governance and risk management. Show less