Nikita Kolibanov

Head of Technology Finance and Investment @ Optiver | Ex-McKinsey, ex-Lazard

New York, New York, United States

About

Nik is the Head of Technology Finance and Investment at Optiver, where he leads strategic projects focused on Tech, Infrastructure, and Data Centers. Formerly, Nik was a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he led Strategy, Ops, and New business building projects at the intersection of Technology and Financial Services, and contributed to McKinsey Global Institute economic research. He has a Master's Degree in International Finance from HEC Paris. With over eight years of experience in McKinsey's New York and London offices, Nikita has advised clients across various industries and geographies, delivering high-impact solutions and insights. He has applied his skills in financial modeling, financial analysis, and valuation to help clients optimize their capital structure, assess their growth potential, and evaluate their investment opportunities. He has also leveraged his expertise in economic research to produce reports and publications on topics such as economic productivity and climate resiliency. Nik is passionate about solving complex problems within Social and Public Sectors driving direct impact on lives and livelihoods.

Experience

  • Head of Technology Finance and Investment at Optiver
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    - Technology finance, strategy, and investment - Infrastructure & Data center strategy and invesment

  • McKinsey & Company (8 yrs 7 mos)
    • Engagement Manager, Sr. Engagement Manager, Acting Associate Partner
      Feb 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Junior Engagement Manager
      Apr 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Intern, Business Analyst, Sr. Business Analyst, Associate
      Apr 2017 - Apr 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • M&A Analyst - Telecom & Technology Group at Lazard
    Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 · 6 mos

  • Valuation Department Intern at Knight Frank
    Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 · 2 mos