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Ilaha Huseynova

Ilaha Huseynova

Baku

Summary

Strategically-minded Risk Management Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in quantitative risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis to manage and mitigate potential risks effectively. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making to navigate complex scenarios with ease. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and strategic planning to support organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Risk Management Specialist

AzRe Reinsurance
Baku
01.2025 - Current
  • Automated monthly and quarterly performance and risk reports using VBA, reducing reporting time by 40% and improving accuracy through process standardization.
  • Led the successful implementation of a Solvency II-based internal capital model in collaboration with AoN Consulting, enhancing enterprise risk management (ERM) capabilities and aligning capital planning with regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced catastrophe (CAT) risk monitoring tools, improving exposure tracking and enabling better accumulation control; reduced risk exposure misestimation by 15% through improved stochastic modeling.
  • Performed regular investment portfolio monitoring and asset-liability matching, adjusting bond allocations to align Macaulay duration and eliminate duration mismatch risks.
  • Built and maintained stochastic models using Monte Carlo simulations and Value-at-Risk (VaR) techniques to assess capital adequacy and underwriting risks across multi-line insurance products.
  • Developed the firm’s ESG risk policy in compliance with CBAR regulations, integrating sustainability considerations into the broader risk management framework.
  • Conducted firmwide stress testing and scenario analysis, leading to the identification of strategic vulnerabilities and the development of capital resilience strategies.

Various Roles Based on Simulation

Amplify Trading Bootcamp
Manchester
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Managed a global macro multi-asset fund using market-neutral strategies and technical analysis.
  • Gained hands-on experience in sales, trading, investment banking, and asset management.

Co-Founder

WOW Media
Baku
03.2020 - 10.2023
  • Launched and scaled Wow Media, overseeing all aspects of business operations including strategy, sales, and marketing.
  • Maximised the performance of over 100 marketing projects by collecting and managing marketing data, analyzing influencer statistics across 6 industries, resulting in a 25% increase in sales.
  • Spearheaded the allocation and management of marketing budgets, focusing on maximizing ROI and enhancing campaign efficiency, driving significant improvements in overall sales performance.

Education

Master of Science - Quantitative Finance

The University of Manchester
09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
07.2017

Skills

  • Risk Modeling: Monte Carlo Simulation, Scenario Analysis, Stress Testing, VaR, Duration Analysis
  • Regulatory Frameworks: Solvency II, IFRS 17, Internal Capital Models
  • Financial Risk Areas: Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Investment Risk, Concentration Risk Management, Exposure Management
  • Tools & Automation: Excel (Advanced), VBA, Matlab
  • Reporting & Communication: Executive Risk Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Certifications: FRM Part 1 Candidate, CERA Pathway (planned)

Certification

BLOOMBERG: Finance Fundamentals (BFF), Market Concepts (BMC), Environmental Social Governance (ESG))

AMPLIFYME & UBS: Top Performance in Mergers & Acquisitions simulation experience

Languages

  • Dutch, B1
  • English, C2
  • Russian, C2
  • Turkish, C2
  • Azerbaijani, native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Risk Management Specialist

AzRe Reinsurance
01.2025 - Current

Various Roles Based on Simulation

Amplify Trading Bootcamp
06.2024 - 06.2024

Co-Founder

WOW Media
03.2020 - 10.2023

Master of Science - Quantitative Finance

The University of Manchester

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Ilaha Huseynova