Olga Zykova

Experience

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  Asset Management Company “Navigator Capital Advisors”

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Head of Investment Analysis Department

  - ​conducting analytical work on the market conditions;- preparation of commercial proposals, business planning and reports of the funds concerning administration of the budgets;​- developing proposals on investment policy;- processing reports;​- organizing and coordinating the meetings.

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  Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University, Institute of International Relations

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2016

  Ph.D. in Economics

  - conducting practical classes and seminars with students on Macroeconomics and Financial markets of the European countries;- developing guidelines and toolkits for the students and lecturers on main subjects of the Department of foreign finance of the Institute of International Relations.

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  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Internship

  - ​preparation of legal, commercial and economic documents;- elaboration and preparation of the main types of diplomatic correspondence;​- organization and coordination of the meetings of the Export Council;- collection and analysis of statistical data, processing reports and summaries;​- simultaneous interpretation during the meetings, conferences and official events.

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  Asset Management Company “Investcentr”

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2016

  Head of Investment Policy Department

  - ​gathering, processing and analysis of information regarding characteristics and expectations on the market;- analysis of assets that are the subject of investing;- developing proposals on investment policy;- conducting calculations on investment risks;- drafting financial and administrative reports in Ukrainian, Russian and English languages;- organization and coordination of the meetings with foreign investors.​

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  OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Junior Operations Expert Assistant

  - ​preparation of the equipment, supplies, consumables and documents for the Long-Term Observers (LTOs) and Short-Term Observers (STOs);- packing and distribution of all relevant mission materials to international observers;- managing mission documents;- managing accommodation and meeting arrangements of LTOs and STOs;- supervising the execution of pre-negotiated and signed contracts for the required goods and services;- interpretation at the briefings and meetings.​

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  Ministry of Finance of Ukraine

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Finance for European Integration

  - research and analysis on the Public Finance Modernization Project in close cooperation with the EUMissions to Ukraine within the integration of Ukraine into the European Union;- coordinating the EU IT Scoping Mission to Ukraine within the programme of the financial andtechnical assistance in IT modernization project implemented in the State Fiscal Servie;- research and data analysis within implementation of the tax reform and budgeting process.

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  Open International University of Human Development "Ukraine"

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

  Senior Lecturer

  - conducting practical classes and seminars on Macroeconomics, International Economics, International Finance and Investment, Monetary Policy of Ukraine​;- developing guidelines and toolkits for students and lecturers on main subjects of the Department of Economics and Management of the University​;- leading the "Scientific Club" for students and lecturers of the University, including organization of roundtables and conferences.

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  Ministry of Finance of Ukraine

  Dec 2016 - now

  Develop and advise on the performance and future opportunities of the Minister’s Office:- Identify and research sector issues, and advise options and recommended actions;- Collaborate with other agencies to produce whole-of-government advice, where appropriate, as well as develop tailor-made solutions;- Respond to issues raised by the foreign companies, governmental agencies, embassies and stakeholders, via analysis, advice, recommendations,- Maintain the follow-up and collaboration with existing business community, foreign embassies inUkraine and Ukrainian embassies abroad, business associations, international financial institutions,and state agencies;- Write and present briefings, talking points, speeches and presentations as requested by theMinister;- Draft responses to Ministerial correspondence and official requests;- Initiate, build and maintain a range of relationships and networks to enrich advice.Conduct negotiations- Negotiate with the representatives of foreign business, embassies, governmental bodies andauthorities with or on behalf of the Minister and maintain the follow-up;- Provide investors with appropriate resources and personal assistance after negotiations.Leadership- Provide intellectual leadership by bringing new ideas into policy discussions and contributing tosetting the agenda;- Contribute to cross-agency projects, including membership in interagency working groups;- Advise the Minister with work planning and prioritizing;- Mentoring internship programme in the Ministry. Show less Government Commissioner on Investments, including preparation of briefings, talking points,speeches and presentations;- respond to the issues raised by business community, business associations, foreign companies,governmental agencies, embassies and stakeholders, via analysis, advice, and recommendations;- maintain regular communication with the Ministries and other Ukrainian governmental bodies;- negotiate with the representatives of foreign business, embassies, and governmental authorities withor on behalf of the First Deputy Minister-Government Commissioner on Investments;- maintain follow-up of the foreign investors doing business in Ukraine in close cooperation with theState Institution "UkraineInvest" under coordination of the Government Commissioner on Investments;- initiate, build and maintain a range of relationships and networks to enrich advice;- provide intellectual leadership by bringing new ideas into policy discussions and contributing tosetting the agenda. Show less

  • Deputy Minister

    May 2022 - now

  • Head of Department, International Relations and Analytics

    Feb 2019 - May 2022

  • Advisor to the Minister (on Foreign Affairs)

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Advisor to the First Deputy Minister-Government Commissioner on Investments

    Dec 2016 - Jun 2018