Provided various fee-based interpreting and consulting services, mediated at high-level negotiations between TNK-BP, RAO UES, OGK-1 for Gas Supply, Power Purchase, Joint Development, and Shareholders Agreements. Negotiations with foreign EPC-Contractors for engineering, procurement and construction of 3rd Unit, Nizhnevartovsk Power Plant, CCGT 800MW.

Prospected international clients for brokerage operations on the Russian stock market.

Provided strategic financial and advisory services to private companies seeking to enter Russian emerging market. Services include market research, market entry strategy, contacts with companies regarding potential projects, feasibility studies, advice on local fiscal and regulatory issues, identification, screening and evaluation of potential M&A targets, real estate, deal structuring, equity and debt financing, joint venture and partner search, sector analysis, securing subsidies/grants from bilateral and multilateral sources. Organized and managed the Representative Office’s activities including accounting procedures, financial reporting and taxation. Monitored the Company’s projects. Represented the Company in the contacts with the federal and local authorities.

Responsible for developing international business of the company, advancing company products and services to international markets, risk management, inter-divisional coordination, investor relations, and attracting foreign clients for special projects.

Performed assignments for the US and CIS clients in the areas of financial analysis, business planning, investment management, capital raising (ADR, IPO), corporate and project finance

Conducted sovereign risk analysis and macroeconomic research for emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Russia. Independent credit analysis of Russian financial institutions and corporations. Made specific trade recommendations for Eurobonds and other fixed income instruments. Constantly interacted with the global sales force. Developed international asset allocation strategy. Established and maintained key market and official contacts within Russia and CIS.

Assisted the development of the securities markets and privatization investment funds. Acted as Chief of Party in Project Managers’ absence. Designed the cash auction process for shares remaining in state ownership. Supervised all project elements and liaised with local counterparts. Coordinated activities with other donor agencies. Developed and managed financial and administrative systems for the project. Ensured compliance with USAID regulations

Economics, MA

International Economics, Ph.D

International Economics, BA

American Institute for Economic Research, Behavioral Economics