ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TSERAZOV KONSTANTIN
EDUCATION
- Financial Academy of the Government of the Russian Federation: Graduated with honors, specialization in "World Economy"
- University of Paris 5 Rene Descartes: Master's degree in "Banks and Finance"
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
- 2017 - 2022: Otkritie Broker, Chairman of the Board of Directors
- 2017 - 2021: St. Petersburg Stock Exchange, Board Member
- 2015 - 2022: NAUFOR, Board Member
- 2015 - 2017: NFA, Board Member
- 2015 - 2017: Sova Capital, Board Member
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022 - present
Konstantin currently acts as a Corporate Strategy Advisor for organizations aiming to explore new markets.
Due to his profound professional track record, excellent personal traits, and boundless energy, Konstantin's expertise is in high demand. He pays meticulous attention to the interests of his partners, and details of some of his professional activities are currently under corporate Non-Disclosure Agreements.
2013 - 2022
PJSC Bank "Otkritie"
Senior Vice President, Head of Investment Business
2004 - 2012
ZAO IK "Troika Dialog"
Partner, Managing Director, Deputy Head of the Global Markets Department
2002 - 2004
BNP Paribas
Convertible bonds trader
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AT OTKRITIE BROKER (2013-2022)
- By 2019, Otkritie Broker had secured secured a strong position among the top 10 Russian corporate bond underwriters
- Navigated through high market volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Increased client base by 76% in 2020 and 34% in 2021
- Implemented fintech solutions, resulting in 76% of accounts opened remotely
- Achieved 88.2% effectiveness in investment ideas offered to clients in 2021 (84.7% for stock investments)
- Grew client asset portfolio by 32% in 2021
- Contributed to Otkritie Bank's 28% operational income increase in 2021
- Launched Otkritie Investments, unifying products across the Otkritie ecosystem
- The number of active clients rose consecutively in 2020 and 2021 at an annual rate of 35%
- The number of active clients rose consecutively in 2020 and 2021 at an annual rate of 35%
- On average, one in five clients transferred to Otkritie Broker from other brokers
POST-OTKRITIE CAREER (2022 - PRESENT)
Member of Advisory Boards for financial organizations and fintech companies in CIS and Middle East regions
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Certificates 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, and 5.0 professional participant of the securities market (Russia)
- FCA certification, levels CF1 and CF30 (United Kingdom)
