Emin Hidayatzada
Baku
Summary
Strategic Consultant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in business process optimization, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and adaptability to ensure successful project outcomes. Navigate complex challenges using analytical skills and collaborative approach to drive organizational improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst (Sustainability)
Deloitte
Baku
10.2024 - Current
- Played a pivotal role in the PMO team for COP29, focusing on strategic alignment and risk management, which facilitated the successful execution and delivery of the conference objectives
- Managed multiple projects with leading financial institutions, conducting in-depth risk assessments and implementing robust financial controls
- These initiatives significantly enhanced compliance and operational efficiency for our clients
- Conducted research and presented findings on emerging trends in sustainability and risk management, ensuring our team and clients stayed informed about industry standards and innovations
- Integrated key sustainability frameworks, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), into strategic advisory projects
- Assisted clients in aligning their sustainability strategies with regulatory requirements, improving ESG disclosures, and mitigating climate-related risks
- Delivered tailored solutions that aligned with Deloitte's strategic goals and clients' needs, resulting in measurable improvements in performance and risk profiles
Trading Operations Specialist
Europe Trading LLC
Tbilisi
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitor and manage trade financing activities, such as letters of credit, and track payments and receipts.
- Manage end-to-end trade operations for over 200 transactions monthly, achieving a 98% on-time settlement rate, and reducing reconciliation errors by 30%.
- Played a key role in managing the supply chain for petrochemical products such as polypropylene and acrylonitrile
- This involved coordinating the procurement, transportation, and storage of these materials, ensuring that all operations complied with international trade regulations and contractual obligations
- Negotiated and executed contracts for the sale and purchase of petrochemical products, ensuring that all terms and conditions were met
- This included handling complex negotiations for long-term supply agreements with international partners
- Led the coordination of transshipment operations for petrochemical products across multiple modes of transport, including rail, truck, and sea
- Successfully managed the logistics of transshipping large volumes of base oil and other petrochemicals, optimizing costs and reducing transit times
Risk Advisory and Consulting Intern
Deloitte
Baku
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Spearheaded a corporate strategy overhaul for a key client, enhancing operational efficiency by 25% and contributing to a 15% increase in a year over year revenue
- Conducted risk assessments specifically for petrochemical trading operations, identifying potential risks related to the transportation and storage of hazardous materials
- Implemented strategies to mitigate these risks, which contributed to a safer and more efficient operation
Foreign Economic Relations Intern
SAN Steel Company
Baku
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluate data and information from international delegate trips and events critically in order to discover and propose chances for improvement
- Market research, identification of attractive areas of the company's operations
- Working independently and in groups, addressing matters of great importance to the company, including aiding in the successful and timely negotiation of agreements and/or contracts
- Identify, suggest, and execute policy, procedural, and service changes in accordance with a continuous improvement cycle and the International Relations team's strategic goals
- Managed the appointment of third-party inspectors to verify the quality and quantity of petrochemical shipments
- Ensured that all products met the specified standards before delivery, thereby reducing the likelihood of disputes and claims
- Ensured compliance with international customs regulations for petrochemical exports and imports
- This involved preparing and submitting all necessary documentation to avoid delays and ensure smooth customs clearance
Intern
Deloitte
Baku
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Financial Intern
AG Bank
Baku
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Presenting and cross-selling banking services and products to existing and prospective clients
- Collaborating with other banking professionals to ensure high-quality client service
- Shadowing meetings and gaining a deep knowledge in topics such as money market accounts, Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), and bonds
Education
MSc Management - Finance Pathway
UCL (University College London)
London, United Kingdom09.2024
BA - Business Administration
Koç University
Istanbul, Turkey06.2023
Business and Finance -
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai, UAE06.2020
Diploma with Honors - Excellence
Baku Oxford School
Baku, Azerbaijan01.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Python
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Client presentation
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- SQL proficiency
- Consulting
- Agile methodologies
- Business planning
- Revenue development
- Stakeholder management
- Forecasting and planning
- Operations analysis
- Financial analysis
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
- Water management strategies
- Environmental policy development
- Climate change adaptation
- Biodiversity conservation
- Environmental risk management
Awards
- International Model United Nations Conference Certificates
o Member of the Administrative team – 2015, 2016, 2017
o Head of the Administrative staff – 2018
o Deputy Head of Organization – 2019
- Baku Oxford School Community Service Charity Tournament Certificate, 2019
- IBM Professional Data Science certificate, 2020
- Deans Honor Roll (Koç University), 2021
- Employee of the Year, Europe Trading LLC, 2024
Accomplishments
· Deans Honor Roll – 2021
· Vehbi Koç Scholars Honor Award - 2021, 2022, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Russian - Native
English - Native
Azerbaijani - Native
Turkish - Professional
Hobbies and Interests
- Start-ups
- Financial Markets
- Chess
- Investment Banking
- Debating
Timeline
Business Analyst (Sustainability)
Deloitte
10.2024 - Current
Trading Operations Specialist
Europe Trading LLC
12.2023 - 09.2024
Risk Advisory and Consulting Intern
Deloitte
06.2022 - 07.2022
Foreign Economic Relations Intern
SAN Steel Company
06.2021 - 09.2021
Intern
Deloitte
06.2020 - 07.2020
Financial Intern
AG Bank
07.2018 - 09.2018
MSc Management - Finance Pathway
UCL (University College London)
BA - Business Administration
Koç University
Business and Finance -
Heriot-Watt University
Diploma with Honors - Excellence
Baku Oxford School
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