Mikhail Galkin possesses extensive experience in credit analysis and fixed income research, currently serving in the CEEMEA Credit Strats division at Goldman Sachs since November 2014. Previously, Mikhail held the position of Head of Credit Research at VTB Capital from August 2009 to October 2014, and served as Director of Fixed Income Research at MDM Bank between September 2006 and August 2009. Earlier roles include Vice President and fixed income analyst at TRUST Investment Bank and a credit analyst at Standard & Poor's. Mikhail's academic background includes a degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University, completed in 2002.