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Rufat Aslanov

Rufat Aslanov

Summary

Senior fintech executive with 15+ years of leadership experience driving commercial strategy, business growth, and operational excellence across financial services and payments. Proven track record in scaling businesses, leading complex initiatives, and delivering sustainable revenue growth in regulated and competitive markets.

Strong expertise in building strategic partnerships, optimizing performance and profitability, and delivering measurable results that drive long-term organizational value.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chief Cash Business Officer

GOLDEN PAY CJSC
2025.02 - Current
  • Directed cash business strategy, aligning commercial goals with regulatory requirements for seamless operations.
  • Managed core business divisions, including business development, cash-in-transit, transportation, and security, ensuring efficient, secure, and seamless operations
  • Oversaw the full lifecycle of cash products and services, driving optimization, efficiency, and customer value
  • Built and managed strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, and key stakeholders to expand market presence and strengthen the cash ecosystem
  • Drove profitability through revenue growth initiatives, pricing optimization, and cost efficiency measures
  • Strengthened risk, compliance, and internal control frameworks in line with Central Bank and AML/CFT requirements
  • Led high-performing teams, establishing KPIs to consistently achieve business objectives

Head of Business Development & Marketing

eManat (Modenis LLC)
2022.02 - 2025.02

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business development and marketing strategy aligned with the company's goals.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations to expand the company's market presence.

• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of business development and marketing professionals.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of business development and marketing initiatives.

• Develop and manage the budget for the business development and marketing department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

Head of Business Development

TİMES CONSULTİNG
2020.01 - 2022.02
  • Assisted in creating and executing sales and marketing strategies to foster business growth.
  • Supervised sales team in establishing targets and ensuring objectives are met.
  • Conducted market research to support identification of new opportunities and target audiences.
  • Developed sustainable growth plans to enhance company profitability.

Brand Ambassador

SOS Children's Villages Azerbaijan
2016.06 - 2020.01

Regional Sales Director

Prime Drilling Services
2008.01 - 2016.04

Education

Finance

UNEC
/2012 - /2016

The University of Art And Culture
/2000 - /2004

Skills

Supervision and leadership

Business Development

Business Strategy

Marketing Strategy

Strategic Communications

Operations Management

Project Management Office

(PMO)

Product Development

Market Research

Risk management

Certification

• Fintech foundations, Wharton

University of Pennsylvania

• PMP

• ITIL4

• Marketing Management

• OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor

Training

• Marketing and Sales, VBM

• Risk Management, GRBS

• Stress Management, GRBS

• Time Management, SAT Group

• Incoterms 2010, Murhpy

Timeline

Chief Cash Business Officer

GOLDEN PAY CJSC
2025.02 - Current

Head of Business Development & Marketing

eManat (Modenis LLC)
2022.02 - 2025.02

Head of Business Development

TİMES CONSULTİNG
2020.01 - 2022.02

Brand Ambassador

SOS Children's Villages Azerbaijan
2016.06 - 2020.01

Regional Sales Director

Prime Drilling Services
2008.01 - 2016.04

Finance

UNEC
/2012 - /2016

The University of Art And Culture
/2000 - /2004
Rufat Aslanov