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Result-driven and strategic Internal Audit & Internal Control Executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in banking and financial institutions. Strong expertise in risk-based audit, internal control, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, with practical knowledge of international standards and best practices.

Proven track record of building Internal Audit and Internal Control functions from scratch or improving existing systems, including setting up control frameworks within 3–6 months. International experience across Russia, the UAE and Central Asia, working with organizations and portfolios with assets of up to USD 31 billion and managing teams of up to 35 professionals. Experienced in supporting the launch of a new Russian bank and developing its governance, risk management, internal control and internal audit framework from the early stages.

• Internal Systems & Control Manager at Oil Trading Company (2025.06 – 2026.04)
• Corporate Governance & Market Strategy Consultant at UFS LLC FZ (2022.10 – 2025.05)
• HEAD OF INTERNAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT at National Bank TRUST PJSC (2020.06 – 2022.10)
• HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT at Credit Bank of Moscow (2009.04 – 2020.06)
• HEAD OF FINANCIAL MARKET COMPLIANCE at MDM Bank (2006.03 – 2009.04)
• Expert / Leading Expert at CENTRAL BANK OF RUSSIA (2000.01 – 2006.12)

Master's Degree in Finance & Banking (Honours) – Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics Advanced

Banking diploma (Honours) in Banking – Moscow Banking School of the Central Bank of Russia