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Yulia Oshchepkova
Forensic Investigations & Risk Advisory
Senior forensic and risk advisory professional with more than 10 years of experience in forensic investigations, audit, internal controls, and risk consulting across financial services and diverse industrial sectors. Brings deep expertise in complex asset misappropriation investigations, cross-border litigation support, and internal control assessments within large corporate and banking environments.
Recently led a large-scale forensic investigations team within a major banking group, including matters involving international structures and cross-jurisdictional elements. Experienced in designing and executing investigation strategies, performing detailed financial data analysis, reviewing corporate governance documentation, assessing internal control frameworks, managing digital evidence preservation and targeted email reviews, and conducting witness interviews. Works closely with legal counsel to evaluate recovery strategies and support court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.
Extensive background in risk consulting and internal audit, having led multidisciplinary teams of 15+ professionals across engagements involving fraud investigations, due diligence, valuation, corporate intelligence, and digital evidence gathering. Managed projects for international clients across sectors including oil & gas, banking and leasing, metals and mining, telecommunications, consumer products, fertilizers, and wholesale trade. Prepared quantum and expert reports for international court proceedings and contributed to client and internal training programs in accounting and investigations.
Earlier career developed within external audit, progressing from intern to management level. Led audits of large, multi-entity groups reporting under IFRS, including complex areas such as business combinations and impairment of intangible assets. Supervised consolidated audits of groups comprising more than 50 entities and actively participated in recruitment, coaching, and professional training initiatives.
Combines strong technical accounting knowledge with investigative rigor and practical litigation support experience. Recognized for structured analytical thinking, team leadership, and the ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters involving senior stakeholders.
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Credit.
ICAEW First Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business.
Languages:
Russian (native), English (C1), French (A2), Portuguese (A2).