Sergey Pestov
+7 (903) 217 59 14 | sergeypestov@inbox.ru
EDUCATION
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Master of Science in Finance
Moscow, Russia
2015 - 2017 (expected)
MGIMO University
Bachelor of Science in Economics
• GPA: 93/100
• Thesis: «US Financial Crisis of 2007-2008: Credit Crunch and Yield Spreads»
• Leadership Experience: MGIMO Business Club Partner (2011 - 2012)
CFA Institute
• Passed CFA Level I
Moscow, Russia
2011 - 2015
December 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
VTB Capital
Moscow, Russia
Fixed Term Analyst, Structuring Department
July 2015 - Present
• Cross-asset strategic structured solutions and financing.
Selected transactions and projects:
o Structuring: indicative pricing and structuring of principal protected notes linked to the
performance of Eurobonds / Real Estate portfolio for Russian real money account and tailoring
the structure according to the client’s investment objectives in the most tax efficient way.
o Financial Modeling: analyzed the impact of different financing (fixed or floating, USD or RUB)
and hedging solutions on the key financial metrics of the E&P oil company and prepared the
presentation summarizing key findings and ideas.
o Research: conducted research on historical performance of LIBOR forwards and elaborated the
strategy of swapping to fixed or floating based on determined forward biases in rising / falling
rates environment.
o Execution: structuring and execution of various commodity financing transactions (prepayment,
tolling, postpayment facilities).
Ernst & Young
Moscow, Russia
Junior Analyst, Deal Advisory Department
April 2015 - June 2015
• Different elements of M&A deal execution, including financial modeling, valuation using various
methodologies, company and industry research, due diligence, etc.
Selected transactions and projects:
o US$65m sale of a retail chain operating in CIS (pending).
B&N Bank
Moscow, Russia
Junior Analyst, Equity Research Department
February 2013 - October 2013
• Fundamental research of Consumer & Retail companies.
o Created and maintained financial models in MS Excel. Performed valuation analysis using
Discounted Cash Flow, and Public Comparables methodologies.
o Prepared research reports (initiation of coverage report, company reports, daily and weekly news
snapshots).
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Languages: Fluent in English, Intermediate in French
Technical Skills: Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters Eikon
Interests: Yoga and Meditation practices, High-tech startups, Tennis