Alyena Usova
About Alyena Usova
Alyena Usova serves as the Head of Revenue, Reporting and Advanced Analytics at SWIFT, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in finance, having held various roles at organizations such as EDF, Mastercard, and Societe Generale, and possesses advanced degrees in Economics and Business Administration.
Current Role at SWIFT
Alyena Usova serves as the Head of Revenue, Reporting, and Advanced Analytics at SWIFT since 2022. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on revenue management and advanced analytics, contributing to the organization's strategic objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing cross-functional projects and collaborating with various teams to enhance reporting capabilities. Working from Brussels, she plays a crucial role in driving the company's financial performance and analytics strategy.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current position, Alyena Usova held several roles in finance across different organizations. She worked at EDF as a Finance Analyst for seven months in 2008 in the Paris Area. She then joined Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking as a Financial Controller from 2008 to 2010. Following this, she spent six years at Mastercard, first as a Finance Planning Analysis Manager from 2010 to 2016, and later as a Global Key Account Manager in Business Development from 2016 to 2019. In 2021, she briefly served as Finance Director at ReachX in London.
Educational Background
Alyena Usova has a strong educational foundation in finance and economics. She studied at State University of Nizhni Novgorod, where she earned a Master 2 in Economics from 2001 to 2006. She furthered her studies at Université Paris Descartes, achieving a Master 2 in Banking, Corporate Finance, and Securities Law from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she completed an Executive MBA at ESCP Business School from 2019 to 2021, enhancing her expertise in business administration and management.
Expertise in Payment Systems
Alyena Usova possesses extensive expertise in payment schemes and processing operations. Her knowledge includes card network rules and payment regulations, which are critical in the financial services sector. She has designed strategies in collaboration with leading financial institutions, focusing on innovative solutions for growth. Her experience in global revenue management and business intelligence further supports her proficiency in this area.
Leadership and Team Dynamics
Alyena Usova emphasizes positive team dynamics and has led various company-wide initiatives. She is known for her ability to manage international teams in global revenue management and advanced analytics. Her leadership style fosters collaboration and encourages independent decision-making, which contributes to successful project outcomes. She is passionate about technology and thrives in environments that promote teamwork.