Irina Kuzmenko

Irina Kuzmenko is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in structured credit and financing. Currently serving as Managing Director at Standard Chartered Bank since September 2017, Irina co-manages the origination of illiquid structured credit and specialty lending opportunities across developed and emerging markets. Prior roles include Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, where responsibilities encompassed structuring and credit analysis for investment opportunities in structured and esoteric credit, and serving as Vice President in structured credit trading. Early career experiences include auditing mortgage-backed securities at Countrywide and analyzing financing alternatives for LUKOIL's international projects. Irina holds a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the Finance University under the Government of the Russian Federation.