Feruzakhon Tolipova

Project Origination & Execution

• Originated and executed infrastructure and project financing transactions, managing the full deal lifecycle including due diligence, financial modelling, structuring, and approvals.
• Led negotiations with government authorities, clients, and advisors and prepared key transaction documentation (mandate letters, loan agreements, MOUs).

Portfolio Monitoring

• Monitored project implementation, financial performance, and covenant compliance, preparing risk and monitoring reports.

Business Development

• Built relationships with international financial institutions, investors, and government stakeholders, supporting deal origination and investment presentations.

Leadership

• Mentored junior staff and supported team development.

Key Transactions

• USD 250m regional road infrastructure financing.
• USD 100m multi-city e-bus projects, plus additional railway and airport infrastructure investments.

• Analyse complex deal structures (including in project finance and various financial products such as mezzanine debt, subordinated, parallel, Schuldschein, supply chain finance, etc) from a legal, regulatory, credit perspective.
• Preparation of credit notes for the new projects across different sectors including corporate deals in manufacturing & resources, food & agriculture, telecommunication, property & tourism, energy sector (renewables), infrastructure (municipal and transport) across different regions (SEMED, Central Asia & Mongolia, Baltics and Central & Eastern Europe).
• Assessment of the existing projects’ risk profile, evaluate progress, and analyse the risks.
• Calculation of probability of default of the companies, review of financial models, term sheets, mandate letter, assessment of due diligence reports, investment profitability and others.

• Supported development and implementation of policy and investment programs to unlock private sector investment across sectors including competition, SMEs, mining, SOE governance, privatization, and green transition.
• Conducted economic and market analysis and coordinated with government, international organizations, and consultants.
• Managed technical cooperation projects, including drafting ToRs and overseeing consultants.

Key Achievement

• Contributed to adoption of major reforms including SOE ownership strategy, competition law, privatization law, and SME development strategy.

• Supported implementation of economic development and energy projects including Smart Waters, Energy Efficiency, Competitiveness Trade & Jobs, and Agricultural Value Chains.
• Conducted market and regional analysis, preparing research materials, country profiles, and communications for project outreach.
• Coordinated workshops, conferences, and stakeholder engagements, including the Central Asia Trade Forum 2018.
• Provided administrative and operational support, including multilingual translation (English, Russian, Uzbek) and preparation of official correspondence.

• Supported recruitment and talent sourcing for digital banking and IT roles across Europe, including DevOps and financial leadership positions.
• Assisted with employee engagement and leadership development initiatives.

• Supported implementation of programs addressing domestic violence prevention and victim support.
• Coordinated with local and international NGOs to expand shelter services.
• Prepared informational and outreach materials.