DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference, today welcomes FinTech expert Marina Kvasnikova as Director, joining the global Tech & Software team, and based in London – marking the second senior FinTech hire in less than a month.
Kvasnikova joins with more than a decade of experience advising on both corporate and private equity transactions, predominantly at top tier bank Citigroup - where she advised clients including Banking Circle, Handelsbanken, Interswitch, Kaspi, Klarna, Network International, Planet, PPRO, Shift 4, Wise, Advent, Eurazeo, EQT, General Atlantic, Nordic Capital and Warburg Pincus.
Kvasnikova follows the recent hire of Managing Director Mark Litz, also from Citigroup, where he was EMEA Head of FinTech IB. Kvasnikova joins a global Tech & Software practice, covering 18 sub-sectors and comprising over 70 bankers and 20 Managing Directors.
Richard Madden, CEO, DC Advisory UK, said: “The UK is a leading global hub for FinTech, with global investment in UK FinTech companies. Marina’s hire is DC Advisory’s second appointment in this area in less than a month, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to delivering the best possible breadth of expertise for its clients. Welcome, Marina!”
Marina Kvasnikova, Director, DC Advisory UK, commented: “The growth and global reach of DC Advisory’s platform is clear - and combining a deep global Tech & Software franchise with dynamic Financial Services activity, is a thrilling opportunity. I can’t wait to get started!”
This marks the 27th senior hire* for the international firm in the past 25 months, as DC Advisory, along with shareholder Daiwa Securities Group Inc., continues to invest in the acquisition of top talent to deliver more sectors and products to its clients.