Languages:
- English
- Russian
Regional expertise:
- Russia and FSU
- Central Asia
- Eastern Europe
Education:
- Economics and Information Systems, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Youri has conducted numerous investigations in the FSU and Eastern Europe, focusing on issues relating to corporate ownership and control, sanctions-related risk and corruption risk, as well as a wide range of other matters. Areas in which he particularly specialises include banking and finance, energy, renewables, telecoms, healthcare and transportation.
Prior to joining Risk Advisory, Youri worked for a large privately-owned Russian bank. As the head of the corporate risks department, he was responsible for the development and implementation of risk assessment methodology for corporate clients and financial institutions.
Project highlights
- Oversaw a thematic review of the Uzbek banking and financial services sector, assessing the liberalisation of the foreign currency regime and its implications for foreign investors.
- Conducted a conflict of interests investigation into the local management and supply chain of a large hydroelectric project in Armenia.
- Led numerous sources of wealth investigations into high-net worth individuals from Russia and the wider FSU region.