Vitaliy Abayev

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Chief Operational Officer

DCM

Member since

22 Oct

Location

London

Bio

A Fintech expert and Executive Banker with over 25 years of practical international experience in Retail and SME banking, digital transformation, and managing IT and business development projects. Combines hands-on leadership and fintech innovation across Europe and South-East Asia. Holds master’s degrees in Finance and Systems Engineering, with a proven record of leading international projects supported by the EBRD, the World Bank, and UN organizations. Focused on strategic management, digital product development, and the integration of advanced financial technologies — from cloud-based lending systems to DLT-driven payment solutions — aimed at making banking more efficient, transparent, and customer-centric.

Experience

Chief Operating Officer

DCM

Apr 2023 - Present

Lead strategic execution, team management, operational leadership, performance monitoring, resource allocation, and risk management.

Viсe-president

上海方付通商务服务有限公司, Shanghai F-Road Commercial Services

Apr 2015 - Jan 2022

Promoted Fintech services to local financial institutions, including developing loan origination systems for MSMEs, launching lending solutions for Chinese banks, establishing SME business lines, and restructuring Retail Banking for digitalization.

Director of Retail Client Segments Department

First Ukrainian International Bank (PUMB)

Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

Managed various client segments, including Mass, Middle, Affluent, and VIP, led cross-sales efforts by generating and managing leads, developing tailored business offers based on client behavior, and overseeing KPIs such as response rates, product penetration, and campaign efficiency.

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As the fintech conversation evolves, two narratives are shaping the future of finance: the modernization of financial infrastructure through tokenization — and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. For now, they are moving in parallel. One is redefining how money moves, the other — how decisions are made. At DCM, we believe the next breakthro...

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