Elena Zaykina
About Elena Zaykina
Elena Zaykina is a Product Manager at VTB, where she developed an auto-detection system for risk signals, improving the bank's response to corporate client credit risks. She has a background in finance and economics, having previously worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at VTB and a Senior Economist at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
Current Role as Product Manager
Elena Zaykina currently serves as a Product Manager at VTB, a position she has held since 2021 in Moscow, Russia. In this role, she has developed an auto-detection system for risk signals that utilizes external sources such as Pravo.ru and Spark-Interfax. This innovation has improved the bank's ability to respond swiftly to increased credit risks among corporate clients. Additionally, she has played a significant role in designing product interfaces in collaboration with product designers.
Previous Experience at VTB
Prior to her current role, Elena Zaykina worked at VTB as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2016 to 2020 in St Petersburg, Russia. During her tenure, she contributed to various financial analyses and supported the bank's strategic initiatives. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her transition to product management.
Experience at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation
Elena Zaykina worked as a Senior Economist at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia) from 2020 to 2021 in Moscow, Russia. In this capacity, she focused on economic analysis and contributed to the bank's economic policies. This role further enhanced her expertise in financial systems and risk management.
Educational Background
Elena Zaykina holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, which she completed from 2011 to 2015. She further pursued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Finance from 2015 to 2017. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both management and financial principles.
Contributions to Credit Risk Monitoring
In her current role, Elena Zaykina implemented a system for autonomous credit risk monitoring specifically for financially stable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This initiative has led to a reduction in labor costs by eliminating the need for middle-office employees in the monitoring process. She has also actively participated in the development of the bank's business processes related to credit procedures.