Irina Bakaeva
About Irina Bakaeva
Irina Bakaeva serves as the Vice President of Finance at VTB and has extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and project analysis. She holds multiple degrees in finance, psychology, and business strategy from various institutions.
Work at VTB
Irina Bakaeva has been with VTB since 2007, holding various positions over the years. She currently serves as the Vice President of Finance, a role she has occupied since 2018. In this capacity, she oversees the budgeting, procurement, and project analysis department. Her extensive experience at VTB spans 17 years, during which she has contributed to the financial strategies and operational efficiencies of the organization.
Current Role at Bank of Moscow
In addition to her role at VTB, Irina Bakaeva works part-time at the Bank of Moscow as the Deputy Head of the Finance and Planning Department. She has held this position since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, which complement her work at VTB.
Education and Expertise
Irina Bakaeva has a diverse educational background in finance and psychology. She studied at Кубанский Государственный Технологический Университет (КубГТУ), earning a diploma with distinction in finance and credit from 1996 to 2001. She furthered her education at Высшая Школа Менеджмента Санкт-Петербургского Государственного Университета for one year in 2014-2015. In 2018, she completed a course at INSEAD focused on business strategy and financial performance. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in psychology, specializing in psychoanalysis and business consulting, from Высшая Школа Экономики from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Experience at Uralsib
Before joining VTB, Irina Bakaeva worked at Uralsib from 2001 to 2005. During her tenure, she held several positions, including Chief Economist and Leading Economist within the Financial and Analytical Department. Her experience at Uralsib provided her with a strong foundation in financial analysis and economic strategy.