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Alexander Gazov

Alexander Gazov

Luxembourg

Summary

Senior Finance Executive with 13+ years of expertise in structuring and executing complex project finance transactions across European and international markets. Proven track record of originating and closing multi-billion euro deals with global energy sponsors, optimizing credit structures to enhance portfolio quality, and delivering innovative financial solutions that drive revenue growth. Multilingual professional with deep experience in ECA-backed financing, risk assessment, and cross-border transactions. EU citizen with existing work permit for Europe, requiring no visa sponsorship. Seeking senior leadership roles in project and structured finance to leverage deal execution capabilities and international client relationships.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Credit Manager at Credit Division

Bank GPB International S.A.
03.2019 - 06.2025
  • Company Overview: Luxembourg-based subsidiary of Gazprombank, offering corporate, investment and private banking services in Europe.
  • Originated and structured €500 million in credit exposure, exceeding volume KPIs by 50% over 3 years, by targeting underbanked sponsors and tailoring risk-adjusted terms across energy, telecom, and infrastructure sectors
  • Generated €300 million+ in net income through credit transactions, ranking in top 3 credit managers bank-wide for revenue, by bundling agency roles and optimizing transaction pricing and collateral structures
  • Played a lead role in GPBIL’s participation in major LNG projects, leveraging experience to gain access to major European ECAs and structured security without delays or credit issues
  • Structured several green energy financings totaling €50 million, enabling client listings on Luxembourg Green Exchange and expanding Bank’s ESG portfolio by 20%, using EU sustainability-linked terms
  • Onboarded new large telecom client, and secured EUR 30 million in cash collateral and enabling issuance of letters of credit to support one of the largest telecom transactions
  • Led financial advisory for $70 million Airport PPP transaction, achieving successful financial close in sponsor-assigned timeline, by coordinating multiple lender and account bank roles and structuring a bankable risk allocation framework
  • Acted as internal lead for CRR2 and IFRS9 implementation within the Credit Division, ensuring regulatory updates were reflected in internal credit policies, approval workflows, and portfolio monitoring tools
  • Initiated ESG-aligned transactions and led ESG strategy and agenda internally as team “ESG Champion” across credit and coverage units
  • Led critical bank-wide strategy initiative and advised the Management Board on business and regulatory implications to support the regulator-assigned high priority LSI status
  • Managed client mandates building bridges between EU and CIS resulting in over 30% of the portfolio dedicated to large project financing in the region
  • Maintained zero defaults or credit deterioration across the portfolio for three consecutive years. Was assigned with several NPLs to lead the successful recovery process
  • Earlier Roles (2006 - 2012)
  • Project Manager at Debt Capital Markets Department at Lukoil (major oil producer in Russia)
  • Intern, Investment Banking Department at Credit Suisse (London, Moscow)
  • Intern, Custody, Capital Markets, Department of Corporate and Investment Business at Bank of Moscow

Senior Project Manager at Project & Structured Finance Department

Gazprombank
03.2012 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: One of the leading (Top 3) financial institutions in the country, providing corporate, investment, and retail banking services, with a significant client base in the energy and industrial sectors
  • Developing innovative financial structures that optimized risk allocation and attracted diverse funding sources
  • Achieved top rankings in IJGlobal, Trade Finance, and Cbonds league tables through successful deal execution
  • Led due diligence, modeling, IM preparation, and internal credit approvals for cross-border project financings
  • Built strong ECA and DFI relationships (e.g., SACE, EXIAR, Hermes) to enhance access to long-term funding for capital-intensive projects while partially diverting commercial and political project risks
  • Acted as credit lead for multilateral deals, presenting proposals to senior management (Credit Committee) and securing cross-functional alignment. Deals including in developing countries in the oil & gas industry.
  • Collaborated closely with sponsors, law firms, and financial advisors to mitigate political and commercial risks

Education

Master of Science - International Banking and Finance

Durham University
09.2009

Masters degree - Economics, International Economics

Moscow State Automobile & Road Technical University
06.2008

Skills

  • Deal Structuring & Execution: Project Finance Structured Finance Syndicated Loans ECA & Export Finance Cross-Border Transactions Financial Advisory

  • Risk Management: Credit Analysis Transaction Due Diligence Risk Mitigation Strategies Portfolio Management Compliance Frameworks Security Package Optimization Pricing Pricing, RWA & ECL Computation Basel III / IFRS9 Compliance Credit Risk Reporting & Analytics

  • Client Relationship Management: International Sponsors Financial Institutions Export Credit Agencies Legal Advisors Technical Consultants

  • Leadership & Collaboration: Deal Team Leadership Credit Committee Presentations Stakeholder Management Cross-functional Coordination Strategic Planning

Websites

Certification

  • MIFID II Training, 2023 - done by House of Training, the leading provider of professional training in Luxembourg
  • Sustainable Finance Training, 2023 - House of Training
  • ESG Training, 2022 - Internal Group Event, Luxembourg, Russia
  • English Law training, 2022 (Syndicated loans, LMA documentation, Guarantees and Security) - Gide Loyrette Nouel
  • TXF ECA Training, Berlin, 2019 - in-depth understanding of export credit agency (ECA) finance
  • Financial Modeling Training, 2018 - done by E. Bodmer, Russia
  • Training the Street 2012 - Financial Modeling Training, London

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: English (C2), French (A1), German (A1), Luxembourgish (A2), Russian (native)

Training

  • Sustainable Investing Forum Event by Robeco (Luxembourg, 2023)
  • TXF Global 2020: Export, Agency & Project Finance (Online, 2020)
  • TXF VTX 2019: Export, Agency & Project Finance (Berlin, Germany, 2019) - bringing together over 1,500 professionals from banks, ECAs, exporters, and law firms to discuss the latest trends and challenges in export finance.
  • TXF Export Finance Event (Moscow, Russia, 2019) - participation in a senior-level export finance event that brings together 120 decision makers active in Russia and the CIS region.
  • Yamal Oil & Gas Conference (Novy Urengoy, Russia, 2018) - speaker at an international project finance conference. Project financing in Yamal-Nenets region.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Authorization: Eligible to work in the EU (no permit required)

Timeline

Senior Credit Manager at Credit Division

Bank GPB International S.A.
03.2019 - 06.2025

Senior Project Manager at Project & Structured Finance Department

Gazprombank
03.2012 - 03.2019

Masters degree - Economics, International Economics

Moscow State Automobile & Road Technical University

Master of Science - International Banking and Finance

Durham University

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