Nurzhan Otantayev

Nurzhan Otantayev, ACCA, has extensive experience in strategic planning and big data analysis, currently serving as the Head of Strategy and Big Data Analysis Department at The Development Bank of Kazakhstan since October 2017, after holding the position of Senior Manager at the Strategy and Planning Department. Prior experience includes working as an External Auditor at EY from July 2013 to July 2015, where responsibilities included overseeing audit engagements, managing staff performance, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while identifying risks and proposing audit strategies. Nurzhan also completed an internship at the Monetary Operations Accounting Department at The National Bank of Kazakhstan in 2013. Educational credentials include a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Nazarbayev University, a Master in Public Policy from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and a Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting from KIMEP University.